CVE-2018-15963
CVE-2018-15963 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.
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
- Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary folder creation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-15963?
- Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary folder creation.
- How severe is CVE-2018-15963?
- CVE-2018-15963 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-15963 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-2018-15963?
- CVE-2018-15963 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-2018-15963?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-15963 published?
- CVE-2018-15963 was published on 2018-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105310
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041621
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-33.html
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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