How severe is CVE-2018-15960?

CVE-2018-15960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-15960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15960?

CVE-2018-15960 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15960?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-15960 published?

CVE-2018-15960 was published on 2018-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15960

CVE-2018-15960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
Published: 2018-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have a use of a component with a known vulnerability vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary file overwrite.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15960?: Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have a use of a component with a known vulnerability vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary file overwrite.
How severe is CVE-2018-15960?: CVE-2018-15960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-15960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15960?: CVE-2018-15960 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-15960 published?: CVE-2018-15960 was published on 2018-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (23)

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cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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