CVE-2026-48282
Adobe ColdFusion Path Traversal Vulnerability
Adobe ColdFusion
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.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 7 July 2026. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 10 July 2026.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 99.2%, which is higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-48282 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2026-48282.
What does CVE-2026-48282 affect?
CVE-2026-48282 affects Adobe ColdFusion. 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 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 99.2%, higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 10 July 2026.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2026-48282?
Apply the vendor patch for Adobe ColdFusion as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.