CVE-2026-48362 is a vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion
Published on August 11, 2026
ColdFusion | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (CWE-78)
ColdFusion is affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-48362 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-48362 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-48362
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Affected Versions
Adobe ColdFusion 2025:- Before and including 2025.0.11 is affected.
- Version 2025.0.12 is unaffected.
- Before and including 2023.0.22 is affected.
- Version 2023.0.23 is unaffected.