CVE-2026-48322 in ColdFusion
Summary
by MITRE • 07/15/2026
ColdFusion is affected by an Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/15/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical code injection flaw in Adobe ColdFusion that falls under the CWE-94 category of Improper Control of Generation of Code. The weakness occurs when the application fails to properly validate or sanitize input that is subsequently used to generate executable code, creating an environment where malicious actors can inject arbitrary commands that execute within the context of the current user account. The vulnerability exists in ColdFusion's handling of dynamic code generation processes, particularly affecting components that process user-supplied data through functions like evaluate(), execute(), or other dynamic execution mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code without requiring any user interaction, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged through automated attacks. The scope of impact extends beyond simple command execution to potentially allow full system compromise when combined with other attack vectors. This vulnerability affects ColdFusion applications that utilize dynamic code generation features, particularly those processing external input through parameters, form fields, or API endpoints without proper sanitization.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risk for organizations running ColdFusion applications as it enables attackers to execute malicious code directly on the application server. The attack surface is broad since many ColdFusion applications rely heavily on dynamic code generation for features like template processing, dynamic query building, or custom function execution. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript and T1027 for Obfuscated Files or Information, as attackers can leverage the injection to establish persistence and evade detection mechanisms.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and sanitization of all user-supplied data before processing, disabling unnecessary dynamic code generation features, and implementing strict access controls around administrative functions. The recommended approach involves applying Adobe's official security patches and updates while also implementing web application firewalls to monitor for suspicious code injection patterns. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive code reviews focusing on dynamic execution functions and implement proper logging mechanisms to detect potential exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments should validate that all input handling processes properly sanitize data and that no unauthorized code generation capabilities remain enabled in production environments.