CVE-2020-3796

Name: CVE-2020-3796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-26T21:15:14.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 4.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-3796 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have an improper access control vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to system file structure disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 4.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have an improper access control vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to system file structure disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.29%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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-2020-3796?

ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have an improper access control vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to system file structure disclosure.

How severe is CVE-2020-3796?

CVE-2020-3796 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3796?

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-2020-3796?

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Source: NVD / NIST