Adobe ColdFusion CVE-2026-48363: Uncontrolled SearchPath <=2025.9/2023.20
CVE-2026-48363 Published on July 13, 2026
ColdFusion | Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)
ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-48363 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2026-48363 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-48363
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Affected Versions
Adobe ColdFusion:- Before and including 2025.9 is affected.
- Before and including 2023.20 is affected.