CVE-2026-48318 — CRITICAL (9.9)

Vulnerability Description

ColdFusion is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

CVSS Score

9.9

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	2023

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-82.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-48318?

CVE-2026-48318 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). ColdFusion is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this ...

How severe is CVE-2026-48318?

CVE-2026-48318 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-48318?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Coldfusion.