CVE-2019-7816

CVE-2019-7816 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
• CVSS v2: 10.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-434
• Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
• Published: 2019-05-24
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ColdFusion versions Update 2 and earlier, Update 9 and earlier, and Update 17 and earlier have a file upload restriction bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7816?

ColdFusion versions Update 2 and earlier, Update 9 and earlier, and Update 17 and earlier have a file upload restriction bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2019-7816?

CVE-2019-7816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-7816 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7816?

CVE-2019-7816 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7816?

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

When was CVE-2019-7816 published?

CVE-2019-7816 was published on 2019-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb19-14.html

Affected products (31)

• 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:update15:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update16:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:11.0:update17:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:2016:update7:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update8:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update9:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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