CVE-2026-47960
HighCVSS 7.4Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk47th percentile - higher than 47% of all known CVEs
Summary
ColdFusion versions 2023.19, 2025.8 and earlier are affected by an XXE (Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) 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.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, posing a serious threat to the organization's security. It requires user interaction, which may increase the risk when opening malicious files.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update ColdFusion to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, users should be educated about the risks associated with opening unknown files.
Original NVD description (English source)
ColdFusion versions 2023.19, 2025.8 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') 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 requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.