How severe is CVE-2019-8073?

CVE-2019-8073 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-2019-8073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8073?

CVE-2019-8073 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8073?

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-2019-8073 published?

CVE-2019-8073 was published on 2019-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8073

CVE-2019-8073 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
Published: 2019-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ColdFusion 2018- update 4 and earlier and ColdFusion 2016- update 11 and earlier have a Command Injection via Vulnerable component vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8073?: ColdFusion 2018- update 4 and earlier and ColdFusion 2016- update 11 and earlier have a Command Injection via Vulnerable component vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
How severe is CVE-2019-8073?: CVE-2019-8073 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-2019-8073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8073?: CVE-2019-8073 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8073?: 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-2019-8073 published?: CVE-2019-8073 was published on 2019-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb19-47.html

Affected products (17)

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cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update11:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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