CVE-2018-15963

Name: CVE-2018-15963
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-25T13:29:01.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 5.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15963 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary folder creation.. EPSS estimates a 5.74% 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 a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary folder creation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.74%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105310Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041621Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-33.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105310Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041621Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-33.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15963?

How severe is CVE-2018-15963?

CVE-2018-15963 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15963?

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