CVE-2017-3066
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAdobe ColdFusion 2016 Update 3 and earlier, ColdFusion 11 update 11 and earlier, ColdFusion 10 Update 22 and earlier have a Java deserialization...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Adobe ColdFusion 2016 Update 3 and earlier, ColdFusion 11 update 11 and earlier, ColdFusion 10 Update 22 and earlier have a Java deserialization vulnerability in the Apache BlazeDS library. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
- CVE Published
- Apr 27, 2017
- Exploitation Reported
- Feb 24, 2025
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a |
Adobe ColdFusion ColdFusion 2016 Update 3 and earlier, ColdFusion 11 update 11 and earlier, ColdFusion 10 Update 22 and earlier
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Adobe ColdFusion ColdFusion 2016 Update 3 and earlier, ColdFusion 11 update 11 and earlier, ColdFusion 10 Update 22 and earlier |
Affected |
CVE References
- 43993 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43993/
- 98003 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98003
- 1038364 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038364
- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb17-14.html helpx.adobe.com · CVE Record https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb17-14.html
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2025-02-24 00:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2025-02-24 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2019-10-09 11:13:00 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/99731 | Jun 02, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2019-10-09 11:13:00 UTC · 2 stars
The study of vulnerability CVE-2017-3066. Java deserialization
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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09:25 UTC about 1 year ago09:25 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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11:13 UTC almost 7 years ago11:13 UTC · almost 7 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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14:00 UTC about 9 years ago14:00 UTC · about 9 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 9 years ago00:00 UTC · over 9 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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