How severe is CVE-2026-48282?

CVE-2026-48282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, 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-2026-48282 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-48282 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-07-07, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48282?

CVE-2026-48282 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48282?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

When was CVE-2026-48282 published?

CVE-2026-48282 was published on 2026-06-30 and last updated on 2026-08-28.

CVE-2026-48282

CVE-2026-48282 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2026-07-07). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 42% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2026-07-07)
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
Published: 2026-06-30
Last modified: 2026-08-28

Description

ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48282?: ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
How severe is CVE-2026-48282?: CVE-2026-48282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, 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-2026-48282 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2026-48282 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-07-07, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48282?: CVE-2026-48282 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
When was CVE-2026-48282 published?: CVE-2026-48282 was published on 2026-06-30 and last updated on 2026-08-28.

References

Affected products (31)

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