Detections
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Adobe ColdFusion 2023.x < 2023u19 / 2025.x < 2025u7 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB26-38)
critical Nessus Plugin ID 306676
Synopsis
A web-based application running on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Adobe ColdFusion installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 2023 update 19 or 2025 update 7. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the APSB26-38 advisory.- 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. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. (CVE-2026-27304)
- ColdFusion versions 2023.18, 2025.6 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. (CVE-2026-27305)
- ColdFusion versions 2023.18, 2025.6 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access unauthorized files or directories outside the intended restrictions. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. (CVE-2026-34619)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Update to Adobe ColdFusion version 2023 update 19 / 2025 update 7 or later.See Also
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-38.html
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 306676
File Name: coldfusion_win_apsb26-38.nasl
Version: 1.1
Type: Local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 4/16/2026
Updated: 4/16/2026
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.1
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 5.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-27305
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 8.1
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-27304
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:adobe:coldfusion
Required KB Items: SMB/coldfusion/instance
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 4/14/2026
Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/14/2026
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2026-27282, CVE-2026-27304, CVE-2026-27305, CVE-2026-27306, CVE-2026-27307, CVE-2026-27308, CVE-2026-34619