CVE-2020-3768

Name: CVE-2020-3768
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-26T21:15:14.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-3768 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have a dll search-order hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have a dll search-order hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	2016
Adobe	Coldfusion	2018

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb20-18.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb20-18.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 26, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3768?

ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have a dll search-order hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2020-3768?

CVE-2020-3768 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3768?

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