CVE-2016-1115

CVE-2016-1115 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Adobe ColdFusion 10 before Update 19, 11 before Update 8, and 2016 before Update 1 mishandles wildcards in name fields of X.509 certificates, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1115?
Adobe ColdFusion 10 before Update 19, 11 before Update 8, and 2016 before Update 1 mishandles wildcards in name fields of X.509 certificates, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2016-1115?
CVE-2016-1115 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1115 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1115?
CVE-2016-1115 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1115?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1115 published?
CVE-2016-1115 was published on 2016-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (28)

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