CVE-2018-15961

Name: CVE-2018-15961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-25T13:29:01.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15961 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

99.95%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	11.0
Adobe	Coldfusion	2016
Adobe	Coldfusion	2018

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105314Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041621Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-33.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45979/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105314Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041621Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-33.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45979/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-15961Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15961?

How severe is CVE-2018-15961?

CVE-2018-15961 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15961?

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Source: NVD / NIST