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CVE-2026-12257 Mura Software CVE debrief

A critical remote code execution vulnerability exists in Mura CMS versions prior to 10.0.712. The vulnerability is located in the endpoint '/index.cfm/_api/json/v1/default', where the 'method' parameter in POST requests is not properly validated or sanitised before being processed by the ColdFusion engine. This allows a remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary CFML expressions and instantiate malicious Java objects, compromising the system's security. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1 and a severity of MEDIUM.

Vendor
Mura Software
Product
CMS
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-13
Original CVE updated
2026-07-13
Advisory published
2026-07-13
Advisory updated
2026-07-13

Who should care

Administrators and users of Mura CMS versions prior to 10.0.712 should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to update to a patched version. This vulnerability may impact operators who use Mura CMS, as well as security teams and vulnerability management teams who need to assess and mitigate the risk.

Technical summary

The vulnerability in Mura CMS versions prior to 10.0.712 is caused by a lack of proper validation and sanitisation of the 'method' parameter in POST requests to the '/index.cfm/_api/json/v1/default' endpoint. This allows a remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary CFML expressions and instantiate malicious Java objects, compromising the system's security. The affected product is Mura CMS versions prior to 10.0.712. Administrators and users should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to update to a patched version. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1 and a severity of MEDIUM. Defenders should verify the affected scope and severity based on the official advisory and consider compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Mura CMS to version 10.0.712 or later
  • Restrict access to the '/index.cfm/_api/json/v1/default' endpoint
  • Monitor for suspicious activity on the affected system
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-13T12:16:29.150Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently in the 'Received' status. There is no additional information available about the vulnerability beyond what is provided in the CVE record and NVD entry. Defenders should verify the affected scope and severity based on the official advisory.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-12257 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-12257

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

  • CVE-2026-12257 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12257

    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.