CVE-2022-38418
CVE-2022-38418 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 80% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 80% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38418?
- Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38418?
- CVE-2022-38418 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-2022-38418 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 80% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38418?
- CVE-2022-38418 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38418?
- 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-2022-38418 published?
- CVE-2022-38418 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (20)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update11:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update12:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update13:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update14:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update9:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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