CRITICAL CVSS 9.3
Published: 2026-06-30

CVE-2026-48313

adobe coldfusion Security Advisory (CVE-2026-48313)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-48313 impacting adobe coldfusion. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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 file system read and limited write access. 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 v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product adobe / coldfusion
Affected Versions 2023
Weakness Enumeration CWE-22

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-48313 impacting adobe coldfusion.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-48313.yaml
id: cve-2026-48313

info:
  name: adobe coldfusion - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-48313 affecting adobe coldfusion.
    Evaluation: ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal&#...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-48313
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 9.3
    cve-id: CVE-2026-48313
    cwe-id: CWE-22
  tags: cve,cve-2026-48313,adobe,coldfusion,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "coldfusion"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-48313.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-48313
# Target: adobe coldfusion | CVSS: 9.3 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-48313 (adobe coldfusion)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against adobe coldfusion scope (2023).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-48313.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-48313
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install coldfusion 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade coldfusion 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update coldfusion

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i coldfusion 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i coldfusion

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-48313 in adobe coldfusion?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update adobe coldfusion packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-48313?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-48313?

CVE-2026-48313 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.3
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-48313
Weakness CWE-22
Vendor adobe
Product coldfusion
Published 2026-06-30
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N