CVE-2016-1115

Name: CVE-2016-1115
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-11T01:59:44.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 2.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1115 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe ColdFusion 10 before Update 19, 11 before Update 8, and 2016 before Update 1 mishandles wildcards in name fields of X.509 certificates, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a crafted certificate.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe ColdFusion 10 before Update 19, 11 before Update 8, and 2016 before Update 1 mishandles wildcards in name fields of X.509 certificates, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a crafted certificate.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.48%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	10.0
Adobe	Coldfusion	11.0
Adobe	Coldfusion	2016

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90514Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035829Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb16-16.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90514Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035829Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb16-16.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1115?

How severe is CVE-2016-1115?

CVE-2016-1115 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1115?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST