How severe is CVE-2018-15962?

CVE-2018-15962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-15962 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-2018-15962?

CVE-2018-15962 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-2018-15962?

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

When was CVE-2018-15962 published?

CVE-2018-15962 was published on 2018-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15962

CVE-2018-15962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
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 directory listing vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15962?: Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have a directory listing vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2018-15962?: CVE-2018-15962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-15962 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-2018-15962?: CVE-2018-15962 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-2018-15962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-15962 published?: CVE-2018-15962 was published on 2018-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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