CVE-2026-71387: ColdFusion | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

ColdFusion is affected by an Incorrect Authorization 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 does not require user interaction.

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

    Ensure the ColdFusion deployment remains restricted to the administrative network zone (as it is by default) to limit exposure to the vulnerable component.

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-71387?

CVE-2026-71387 has a high severity rating of 8.8.

2

How can I fix CVE-2026-71387?

To fix CVE-2026-71387, apply the latest security updates provided by Adobe for ColdFusion.

3

What type of attack can CVE-2026-71387 facilitate?

CVE-2026-71387 facilitates arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

4

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-71387?

CVE-2026-71387 carries a risk score of 79, indicating significant potential impact.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-71387?

CVE-2026-71387 affects users running vulnerable versions of ColdFusion within an administrative network zone.

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