How severe is CVE-2022-38419?

CVE-2022-38419 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-2022-38419 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38419?

CVE-2022-38419 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-2022-38419?

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-2022-38419 published?

CVE-2022-38419 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38419

CVE-2022-38419 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 53% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
Published: 2022-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38419?: Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2022-38419?: CVE-2022-38419 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-2022-38419 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38419?: CVE-2022-38419 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-2022-38419?: 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-2022-38419 published?: CVE-2022-38419 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb22-44.html

Affected products (20)

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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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