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CRITICAL CVE-2026-48283

Critical Code Execution Flaw in Adobe ColdFusion: Immediate Mitigation Required for Defense and Enterprise Systems

10.0
CRITICAL
coldfusion
2026-07-13

Overview

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.20 and earlier contain a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-48283) with a CVSS score of 10.0. Attackers can exploit this flaw without user interaction by uploading malicious files, posing severe risks to enterprise and defense networks.


Technical Analysis

The vulnerability arises from improper validation of file uploads in ColdFusion, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code by submitting payloads with dangerous MIME types. ColdFusion's file processing logic fails to enforce strict type restrictions, enabling remote attackers to bypass security controls. Exploitation targets common upload endpoints or misconfigured administrative interfaces, with no user interaction required. Successful exploitation grants full system access under the ColdFusion service context.

Enterprise & DIB Impact

Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors and enterprises relying on ColdFusion face immediate exposure to data exfiltration, operational disruption, and lateral movement within networks. The zero-interactive nature of this exploit increases risk for automated attacks against unpatched servers, particularly in mission-critical infrastructure environments.

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