CVE-2017-11286

Name: CVE-2017-11286
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-01T08:29:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 8.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11286 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe ColdFusion has an XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability. This affects Update 4 and earlier versions for ColdFusion 2016, and Update 12 and earlier versions for ColdFusion 11.. EPSS estimates a 8.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe ColdFusion has an XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability. This affects Update 4 and earlier versions for ColdFusion 2016, and Update 12 and earlier versions for ColdFusion 11.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

8.48%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	11.0
Adobe	Coldfusion	2016

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100715Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039321Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb17-30.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100715Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039321Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb17-30.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11286?

Adobe ColdFusion has an XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability. This affects Update 4 and earlier versions for ColdFusion 2016, and Update 12 and earlier versions for ColdFusion 11.

How severe is CVE-2017-11286?

CVE-2017-11286 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11286?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-11286?

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Source: NVD / NIST