CVE-2026-27306
CWE-20Published: April 14, 2026· Updated: Apr 16, 2026
Official Description
ColdFusion versions 2023.18, 2025.6 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Attacker requires elevated privileges. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27306 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-27306 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts