CVE-2026-27305: ColdFusion | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22)

Published Apr 14, 2026
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Updated

ColdFusion versions 2023.18, 2025.6 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. 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.

Affected Software

27 affected components
Adobe ColdFusion<=2023.18, <=2025.6
Adobe ColdFusion=2023
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update10
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update11
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update12
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update13
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update14
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update15
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update16
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update17
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update18
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update5
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update6
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update7
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update8
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update9
Adobe ColdFusion=2025
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update5
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update6

Event History

Apr 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-27305?

CVE-2026-27305 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-27305?

To fix CVE-2026-27305, update your Adobe ColdFusion version to 2025.7 or later, or to 2023.19 or later.

3

What are the affected versions in CVE-2026-27305?

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.18, 2025.6 and earlier are affected by CVE-2026-27305.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-27305?

CVE-2026-27305 is classified as a Path Traversal vulnerability, which allows an attacker to access restricted directories.

5

What can happen if CVE-2026-27305 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-27305 could lead to exposure of sensitive files on the server, potentially resulting in data leaks.

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