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CVE-2026-48362 Adobe CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-11T17:17:59.627Z and has not been modified since then. The CVE-2026-48362 vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Evidence from the NVD and CVE Program confirm the vulnerability's existence and impact. Organizations using Adobe ColdFusion should prioritize patching this vulnerability due to its critical severity and potential for arbitrary code execution. Exploitation does not require user interaction, and the scope is changed, indicating potential impact beyond the initial target.

Vendor
Adobe
Product
ColdFusion 2025
CVSS
CRITICAL 10
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-11
Original CVE updated
2026-08-28
Advisory published
2026-08-11
Advisory updated
2026-08-28

Who should care

IT administrators and security teams responsible for Adobe ColdFusion installations should be aware of this vulnerability. Due to its critical severity and potential for arbitrary code execution, immediate attention is required to patch affected systems.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-48362 vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command. This 'OS Command Injection' vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10 and is considered critical. Exploitation does not require user interaction, and the scope is changed, indicating potential impact beyond the initial target.

Defensive priority

Organizations using Adobe ColdFusion should prioritize patching this vulnerability due to its critical severity and potential for arbitrary code execution.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the vendor-provided patch for Adobe ColdFusion as soon as possible.
  • Conduct a thorough inventory of all ColdFusion instances within the organization.
  • Implement compensating controls such as web application firewalls to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.
  • Monitor for any suspicious activity that could indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.
  • Ensure that all instances of ColdFusion are updated to a version that includes the security patch.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-48362 vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Evidence from the NVD and CVE Program confirm the vulnerability's existence and impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-48362 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48362

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

  • CVE-2026-48362 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48362

    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.