# CVE-2026-75994: Adobe ColdFusion authorization bypass leading to code execution

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-75994-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-2026-75994 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.6 · Published 2026-10-13

Adobe ColdFusion is a server-side application platform used to build and deploy web applications and services. A flaw in authorization controls allows attackers on an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the ColdFusion service, potentially compromising the entire server and any applications running on it.

Technologies: [Adobe ColdFusion 2023](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/coldfusion-2023), [Adobe ColdFusion 2025](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/coldfusion-2025). Vendors: [Adobe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/adobe).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-75994 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-75994 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-75994?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.6, published 13 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Adobe ColdFusion 2023 2023.0.25; Adobe ColdFusion 2025 2025.0.13.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-75994?** Yes: fixed in ColdFusion 2025.0.14, 2023.0.26. Until then: The vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default. Restrict network access to ColdFusion administrative interfaces using firewall rules and network segmentation until patching is completed. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-75994 attacked?** It is attacked from the adjacent network, in a web application.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-75994?** Check whether you run Adobe ColdFusion 2023 or Adobe ColdFusion 2025 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

The vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default. Restrict network access to ColdFusion administrative interfaces using firewall rules and network segmentation until patching is completed.

## Technical details

CVE-2026-75994 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in ColdFusion that permits arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is reachable over the network from an adjacent network segment without requiring authentication or user interaction; the vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default. Fixes are available in ColdFusion 2025.0.14 and 2023.0.26.

## Affected products

- Adobe ColdFusion 2025 2025.0.13
- Adobe ColdFusion 2023 2023.0.25

## Timeline

- 2026-10-13: disclosed

## 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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