# CVE-2026-71385: Adobe ColdFusion incorrect authorization arbitrary code execution

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-71385-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-2026-71385 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.4 · Published 2026-10-13

Adobe ColdFusion, an enterprise application server used to build dynamic web applications, is affected by multiple authorization flaws that allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with administrator-level access. An attacker with high privileges or in some cases unauthenticated access over the network can bypass security controls and take complete control of the server, leading to data theft, system compromise, and operational disruption. The vulnerable component is typically restricted to administrative networks by default, but misconfigured deployments face significant risk.

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

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-71385 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-71385 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-71385?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.4, published 13 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Adobe ColdFusion 2025 before 2025.0.14; 2023 before 2023.0.26.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-71385?** Yes: fixed in ColdFusion 2025.0.14, 2023.0.26. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-71385 attacked?** It is attacked over the network or from the adjacent network or with local access.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-71385?** 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

## Technical details

ColdFusion contains multiple incorrect authorization vulnerabilities (CWE-863) in administrative functions that fail to properly validate user privileges before executing sensitive operations. Attackers with high privileges or, in certain variants, no authentication can execute arbitrary code in the context of the ColdFusion process, potentially gaining full system compromise. Fixed versions 2025.0.14 and 2023.0.26 address these and related code injection, file upload, and SSRF flaws.

## Affected products

- Adobe ColdFusion 2025 before 2025.0.14; 2023 before 2023.0.26

## Timeline

- 2026-10-13: disclosed
- 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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