How severe is CVE-2006-3978?

CVE-2006-3978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3978?

CVE-2006-3978 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3978?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-3978 published?

CVE-2006-3978 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3978

CVE-2006-3978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
Published: 2006-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in a Verity third party library, as used on Adobe ColdFusion MX 7 through MX 7.0.2 and possibly other products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3978?: Unspecified vulnerability in a Verity third party library, as used on Adobe ColdFusion MX 7 through MX 7.0.2 and possibly other products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-3978?: CVE-2006-3978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3978?: CVE-2006-3978 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3978?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3978 published?: CVE-2006-3978 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:7.0:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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