# CVE-2026-105898: Adobe ColdFusion incorrect authorization in code execution

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-105898-coldfusion-is-affected-by-an-incorrect-authorization  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-13. Updated: 2026-10-16  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-105898 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.2 · Published 2026-10-13

Adobe ColdFusion is an enterprise application server used to build and deploy dynamic web applications. Multiple incorrect authorization flaws allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire application server and data it processes. Adobe has released security updates to address these issues.

Technologies: [Adobe ColdFusion](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/coldfusion). Vendors: [Adobe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/adobe).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-105898 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-105898 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-105898?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.2, published 13 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Adobe ColdFusion 2025.0.13, 2023.0.25.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-105898?** Yes: fixed in ColdFusion 2025.0.14, 2023.0.26. Until then: Adobe recommends using the latest MySQL Java connector and configuring serial filter protection against insecure deserialization attacks; see the updated serial filter documentation for configuration details. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-105898 attacked?** It is attacked over the network or with local access, in a web application.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-105898?** Check whether you run Adobe ColdFusion at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in ColdFusion 2025.0.14, 2023.0.26

Adobe recommends using the latest MySQL Java connector and configuring serial filter protection against insecure deserialization attacks; see the updated serial filter documentation for configuration details.

## Technical details

Multiple incorrect authorization vulnerabilities (CWE-863) in Adobe ColdFusion allow authenticated attackers to bypass access controls and execute arbitrary code. These flaws affect local and network attack vectors with low attack complexity and require low-level authentication. The vulnerabilities enable full system compromise with confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

## Affected products

- Adobe ColdFusion 2025.0.13, 2023.0.25

## Timeline

- 2026-10-13: disclosed: Adobe Security Bulletin APSB26-144 published
- 2026-10-13: advisory

## References

- [https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-144.html](https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-144.html)

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