CVE-2026-71386: ColdFusion | Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

is affected by a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.

Affected Software

36 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-update22
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-update11
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 the vulnerable ColdFusion component to an administrative network zone (it is restricted to this zone by default).

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-71386?

CVE-2026-71386 has a high severity rating of 8.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-71386?

To fix CVE-2026-71386, update to the latest version of Adobe ColdFusion that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-71386 have on my system?

CVE-2026-71386 can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, posing a significant risk.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-71386?

Users of Adobe ColdFusion, especially in administrative network zones, are affected by CVE-2026-71386.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-71386?

CVE-2026-71386 is categorized as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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