CVE-2026-106618: ColdFusion is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code executi

Routine

HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-106618 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting coldfusion. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-10-13
Last modified	2026-10-15

Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

Last updated 2026-10-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-13 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-15 18:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe coldfusion DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2023 update1 · 2023 update10 · 2023 update11 · 2023 update12 · 2023 update13 · 2023 update14 · 2023 update15 · 2023 update16

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2023

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy coldfusion || rpm -q coldfusion || coldfusion --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2023 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison coldfusion sudo apt install coldfusion=<VERSION_BEFORE_2023> sudo apt-mark hold coldfusion

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list coldfusion sudo dnf downgrade coldfusion-<VERSION_BEFORE_2023> sudo dnf versionlock add coldfusion

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-106618?

coldfusion: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-106618 being exploited?

CVE-2026-106618 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-106618 affect?

CVE-2026-106618 affects coldfusion. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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. Explo

How urgent is CVE-2026-106618?

Priority 32/100. High severity

Software pages

Adobe ColdFusion vulnerabilities

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