CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
94.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-03
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-09-25
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-45979
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-15961?
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.
Is CVE-2018-15961 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2018-15961 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-03.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-15961?
CVE-2018-15961 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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