CVE-2020-3794
CVE-2020-3794 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-829.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-829
- Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have a file inclusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution of files located in the webroot or its subdirectory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-3794?
- ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have a file inclusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution of files located in the webroot or its subdirectory.
- How severe is CVE-2020-3794?
- CVE-2020-3794 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-2020-3794 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-3794?
- CVE-2020-3794 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-2020-3794?
- 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-2020-3794 published?
- CVE-2020-3794 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (22)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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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