CVE-2026-106615 in ColdFusion
Summary
by MITRE • 10/15/2026
ColdFusion is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/15/2026
The identified vulnerability represents a critical failure in access control mechanisms within Adobe ColdFusion, classified fundamentally as an Incorrect Authorization flaw. This type of security defect occurs when the application fails to properly verify that a requesting entity has sufficient privileges to perform a specific action or access a particular resource. In this instance, the architectural oversight allows a user with low-privileged credentials to bypass intended restrictions and interact with administrative functions or internal APIs that should be reserved for higher-level accounts. The core technical flaw lies in the server's inability to correctly validate session tokens or permission levels during request processing, effectively treating authenticated low-level users as if they possessed elevated privileges required to execute sensitive operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to its potential to lead directly to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user process. Because ColdFusion often runs with significant system permissions depending on the deployment configuration, an attacker who successfully exploits this authorization bypass can inject and run malicious scripts or commands. This capability transforms a simple privilege escalation into a full compromise of the underlying server environment. The absence of required user interaction further exacerbates the risk profile, as remote attackers do not need to trick administrators into clicking links or opening attachments; they can automate exploitation through direct network requests targeting specific endpoints that lack proper access controls.
From an industry standards perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-269, which defines Improper Privilege Management, specifically highlighting cases where the application does not enforce appropriate permissions for a given context. Furthermore, in terms of tactical mapping to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this scenario corresponds to techniques involving privilege escalation and potentially command execution via server-side script injection or remote code execution vectors such as T1059 if scripting languages are leveraged, or T1210 if exploit kits are used to facilitate the initial access. The change in scope indicates that the vulnerability allows an attacker to move from a restricted user context to one with broader system influence, thereby increasing the blast radius of any successful attack significantly.
Mitigation strategies must focus on immediate patching and rigorous configuration hardening. Administrators should apply the latest security updates provided by Adobe ColdFusion immediately to address the specific authorization logic flaws in the affected versions. In environments where patching is not instantly feasible, network-level controls such as Web Application Firewalls can be configured to block requests that exhibit patterns consistent with unauthorized access attempts or known exploitation payloads targeting these endpoints. Additionally, implementing strict principle of least privilege for all application service accounts ensures that even if an attacker achieves code execution, the potential damage is contained within a limited permission set rather than granting full system control. Regular auditing of authentication and authorization logs can also help in detecting anomalous activity indicative of such bypass attempts before they result in successful exploitation.