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CVE-2026-48324 Adobe CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-14T21:16:59.023Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Modified. This Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability. Exploitation does not require user interaction.

Vendor
Adobe
Product
ColdFusion 2025
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-14
Original CVE updated
2026-08-28
Advisory published
2026-07-14
Advisory updated
2026-08-28

Who should care

Administrators and users of Adobe ColdFusion 2023 and 2025 versions, including updates, should prioritize patching this SQL injection vulnerability to prevent potential code execution. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should also be aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-48324 is an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, with a CVSS score of 9.1 and severity rated as CRITICAL. Exploitation does not require user interaction. The vulnerability affects Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023 and 2025, including updates.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching CVE-2026-48324 due to its critical severity and potential for code execution.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the vendor-provided patch from Adobe's security bulletin.
  • Inventory and verify all Adobe ColdFusion instances, including versions 2023 and 2025, and their updates.
  • Implement compensating controls such as web application firewalls to detect and prevent SQL injection attempts.
  • Monitor for suspicious database activities and implement logging and auditing.
  • Restrict access to ColdFusion administrative interfaces to trusted users only.
  • Review and update incident response plans to address potential code execution.
  • Conduct a thorough review of system logs for signs of exploitation.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD details confirm the SQL injection vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion. Multiple CPE criteria indicate affected versions, including 2023 and 2025, with various updates. Vendor advisory (APSB26-82) is available from Adobe. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.1 and is rated as CRITICAL.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-48324 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48324

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-48324 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48324

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.