CVE-2026-48321: ColdFusion | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

Published Jul 14, 2026
·
Updated

ColdFusion is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized read and write access. The vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

Affected Software

34 affected components
Adobe ColdFusion
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-update19
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update20
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update21
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-update10
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update5
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update6
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update7
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update8
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Restrict access to the vulnerable ColdFusion component to an administrative network zone (it is restricted to an administrative network zone by default).

Event History

Jul 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 10, 58545
Event
via NVD·07:18 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-48321?

CVE-2026-48321 has a critical severity score of 9.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-48321?

To fix CVE-2026-48321, update Adobe ColdFusion to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-48321?

CVE-2026-48321 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.

4

What could be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2026-48321?

Exploiting CVE-2026-48321 could allow attackers to gain unauthorized read and write access.

5

Does CVE-2026-48321 require user interaction for exploitation?

No, exploitation of CVE-2026-48321 does not require user interaction.

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