How severe is CVE-2020-3761?

CVE-2020-3761 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-3761 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-3761?

CVE-2020-3761 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3761?

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-2020-3761 published?

CVE-2020-3761 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-3761

CVE-2020-3761 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
Published: 2020-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have a remote file read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary file read from the coldfusion install directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3761?: ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have a remote file read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary file read from the coldfusion install directory.
How severe is CVE-2020-3761?: CVE-2020-3761 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-3761 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-3761?: CVE-2020-3761 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3761?: 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-2020-3761 published?: CVE-2020-3761 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb20-16.html

Affected products (22)

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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:update12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:update13:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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