CVE-2026-48282
Confirmed PUBLISHEDColdFusion | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22)
5 days faster than CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize immediate patching and validate internet-facing exposure. Monitor for matching exploitation attempts in your environment.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Jun 30, 2026
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 02, 2026
- CVSS
- 10.0 Critical
- EPSS
- 28.6%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe |
ColdFusion
|
0 to <= 2023.20 |
Affected |
CVE References
- Vendor Advisory — helpx.adobe.com helpx.adobe.com · Vendor Advisory https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-68.html
- It’s 37oC, And All We Can Think About Is ColdFusion (Adobe ColdFusion Security Bulletin APSB26-68 CVE Bonanza) watchTowr · Analysis https://labs.watchtowr.com/its-37oc-and-all-we-can-think-about-is-col...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize immediate patching and validate internet-facing exposure. Monitor for matching exploitation attempts in your environment.
- Review sensor telemetry for request paths, attacker IPs, and payload patterns that may inform detection and exposure validation.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
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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 |
|---|---|
| KEVIntel First | 2026-07-02 18:20 UTC |
| BleepingComputer | 2026-07-06 13:20 UTC |
| DarkWebInformer | 2026-07-06 21:20 UTC |
| CISA | 2026-07-07 18:28 UTC |
| CVE | 2026-07-07 20:20 UTC |
| All CISA Advisories | 2026-07-07 20:20 UTC |
| TheHackerNews | 2026-07-08 07:20 UTC |
| The Shadowserver | 2026-07-11 00:00 UTC |
Operational indicators for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Observed Exploitation Attempts
Exploitation attempts against this vulnerability observed first-hand by KEVIntel private honeypots over the last 30 days.
- Attempts Observed
- 106
- Unique Attacker IPs
- 13
- Attacker Countries
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- Sensors Observed
- 2
Exploitation Attempts Over the Last 19 Days
First observed (all time) 2026-07-02 16:52 UTC · Last observed 2026-07-19 02:12 UTC
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- Pro — sensor software/region breakdown and 24h/7d window summaries.
- Enterprise — raw attacker IPs, request paths, User-Agents, and payloads.
Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
Attacker IP IoCs observed in KEVIntel sensors are available to Pro and Enterprise accounts on the Detection tab and through the Pro API.
Learn about Pro API accessObserved Detection Signals (30d)
Aggregate counts from KEVIntel sensor telemetry for this CVE.
- Distinct request paths
- 4
- Distinct User-Agents
- 61
The specific request paths and User-Agents attackers are using are available on Pro and Enterprise plans.
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2026/CVE-2026-48282.yaml | Jul 09, 2026 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
Supported Platforms
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-07-02 16:52:40 UTC · KEVIntel
Active exploitation observed
Recorded 2026-07-02 16:52:40 UTC · KEVIntel sensor
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2026-07-06 12:57:37 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2026/CVE-2026-48282.yaml | Jul 09, 2026 |
Recent Mentions
TheHackerNews · Jul 08, 2026
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added four security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerabilities are listed below - CVE-2026-48282 (CVSS score: 10.0) - A path traversal vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the
All CISA Advisories · Jul 07, 2026
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-48282 Adobe ColdFusion Path Traversal Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requires federal agencies to prioritize rapid remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities, specifically those identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) listed in CISA’s KEV Catalog on publicly exposed assets that grant total control of the asset post-exploitation, while deferring action for lower-risk vulnerabilities. BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied. While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria. Aware of an exploited vulnerability not currently listed in the KEV Catalog? Submit it for potential addition through CISA’s KEV Nomination Form. Potential KEV additions must have a CVE ID, evidence of exploitation, and clear mitigation guidance.
DarkWebInformer · Jul 06, 2026
Attackers are exploiting a maximum-severity ColdFusion path traversal vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution on unpatched servers.
BleepingComputer · Jul 06, 2026
Attackers are now exploiting a maximum-severity Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-48282, the Canadian Center for Cyber Security (CCCS) warned on Thursday. [...]
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2026-07-07 22:23:57 UTC · 0 stars
Laboratory validation of CVE-2026-48282 in Adobe ColdFusion RDS, covering arbitrary CFM file write, code execution as the ColdFusion service user, auditd and PCAP evidence, event timeline reconstruction, and SOC detection recommendations. Includes Polish and English reports.
github · Created 2026-07-06 12:57:37 UTC · 1 stars
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC 8 days ago00:00 UTC · 8 days ago
KEV confirmed by The Shadowserver
Exploitation attested by an external source
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04:31 UTC 10 days ago04:31 UTC · 10 days ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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07:20 UTC 11 days ago07:20 UTC · 11 days ago
KEV confirmed by TheHackerNews
Exploitation attested by an external source
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20:20 UTC 12 days ago20:20 UTC · 12 days ago
KEV confirmed by All CISA Advisories
Exploitation attested by an external source
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20:20 UTC 12 days ago20:20 UTC · 12 days ago
KEV confirmed by CVE
Exploitation attested by an external source
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18:28 UTC 12 days ago18:28 UTC · 12 days ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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21:20 UTC 13 days ago21:20 UTC · 13 days ago
KEV confirmed by DarkWebInformer
Exploitation attested by an external source
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13:20 UTC 13 days ago13:20 UTC · 13 days ago
KEV confirmed by BleepingComputer
Exploitation attested by an external source
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12:57 UTC 13 days ago12:57 UTC · 13 days ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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18:45 UTC 17 days ago18:45 UTC · 17 days ago
Virtual patch available
Compensating WAF rule available to block exploitation
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16:52 UTC 17 days ago16:52 UTC · 17 days ago
Observed by KEVIntel sensors
Evidence-backed exploitation signal
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16:52 UTC 17 days ago16:52 UTC · 17 days ago
Indicators of compromise added (13)
Indicators of compromise recorded
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15:11 UTC 19 days ago15:11 UTC · 19 days ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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15:28 UTC about 2 months ago15:28 UTC · about 2 months ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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