📧 info@ciso.sa | 📱 +966550939344 | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
🔧 Scheduled Maintenance — Saturday 2:00-4:00 AM AST. Some features may be temporarily unavailable.    ●   
💎
Pro Plan 50% Off Unlock all AI features, unlimited reports, and priority support. Upgrade
Search Center
ESC to close
Global phishing Financial Services, Technology, Multiple Sectors CRITICAL 5h Global insider Education HIGH 23h Global supply_chain Software Development and Technology HIGH 1d Global apt Government/Critical Infrastructure CRITICAL 1d Global vulnerability Enterprise Software / Data Analytics CRITICAL 1d Global vulnerability Artificial Intelligence and Technology HIGH 1d Global general Technology and Artificial Intelligence MEDIUM 1d Global general Technology and Artificial Intelligence HIGH 1d Global vulnerability Higher Education CRITICAL 1d Global data_breach Government HIGH 2d Global phishing Financial Services, Technology, Multiple Sectors CRITICAL 5h Global insider Education HIGH 23h Global supply_chain Software Development and Technology HIGH 1d Global apt Government/Critical Infrastructure CRITICAL 1d Global vulnerability Enterprise Software / Data Analytics CRITICAL 1d Global vulnerability Artificial Intelligence and Technology HIGH 1d Global general Technology and Artificial Intelligence MEDIUM 1d Global general Technology and Artificial Intelligence HIGH 1d Global vulnerability Higher Education CRITICAL 1d Global data_breach Government HIGH 2d Global phishing Financial Services, Technology, Multiple Sectors CRITICAL 5h Global insider Education HIGH 23h Global supply_chain Software Development and Technology HIGH 1d Global apt Government/Critical Infrastructure CRITICAL 1d Global vulnerability Enterprise Software / Data Analytics CRITICAL 1d Global vulnerability Artificial Intelligence and Technology HIGH 1d Global general Technology and Artificial Intelligence MEDIUM 1d Global general Technology and Artificial Intelligence HIGH 1d Global vulnerability Higher Education CRITICAL 1d Global data_breach Government HIGH 2d
Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-34619

High
CWE-22 — Weakness Type
Published: Apr 14, 2026  ·  Modified: Apr 21, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.7
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

ColdFusion versions 2023.18, 2025.6 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access unauthorized files or directories outside the intended restrictions. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

ColdFusion versions 2023.18, 2025.6 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass security restrictions and access unauthorized files and directories. With a CVSS score of 7.7 and no patch currently available, this poses an immediate risk to organizations running affected ColdFusion instances. The vulnerability requires no user interaction, making it particularly dangerous for internet-facing applications.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 29, 2026 20:35
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using ColdFusion for web applications face significant risk, particularly in banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions), government agencies (NCA oversight), healthcare providers, and telecommunications companies. Financial institutions using ColdFusion for customer-facing portals or backend services could experience unauthorized access to sensitive financial data, customer information, and transaction records. Government entities may face compromise of classified or sensitive administrative systems. The lack of available patches creates an extended vulnerability window, making this a critical concern for Saudi critical infrastructure operators.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Healthcare and Medical Services Energy and Utilities Telecommunications E-commerce and Retail Education Insurance
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Inventory all ColdFusion deployments across your organization, specifically identifying versions 2023.18, 2025.6 and earlier
2. Isolate or restrict network access to affected ColdFusion instances, particularly those internet-facing
3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal attempts (patterns containing ../, ..\ and encoded variants)
4. Enable comprehensive logging and monitoring of file access attempts

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (until patch available):
5. Deploy reverse proxy/load balancer with path traversal filtering
6. Implement strict input validation and sanitization at application level
7. Apply principle of least privilege to ColdFusion service account permissions
8. Restrict file system access using OS-level access controls (SELinux, AppArmor, or Windows ACLs)
9. Disable unnecessary ColdFusion features and services

DETECTION:
10. Monitor for HTTP requests containing: ../, ..\ , %2e%2e, %252e, encoded path traversal sequences
11. Alert on file access attempts outside designated application directories
12. Review ColdFusion logs for suspicious file operations
13. Implement SIEM rules to detect multiple failed access attempts

PATCHING:
14. Subscribe to Adobe security bulletins for patch availability
15. Prepare patch testing environment immediately upon release
16. Establish expedited patching timeline (within 48-72 hours of patch release)
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. قم بحصر جميع نشرات ColdFusion في مؤسستك، مع تحديد الإصدارات 2023.18 و2025.6 والإصدارات الأقدم
2. عزل أو تقييد الوصول إلى الشبكة للنسخ المتأثرة من ColdFusion، خاصة تلك المتصلة بالإنترنت
3. تطبيق قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحجب محاولات اجتياز المسار
4. تفعيل السجلات الشاملة ومراقبة محاولات الوصول إلى الملفات

الضوابط البديلة (حتى توفر التصحيح):
5. نشر وكيل عكسي/موازن تحميل مع تصفية اجتياز المسار
6. تطبيق التحقق الصارم من المدخلات والتطهير على مستوى التطبيق
7. تطبيق مبدأ أقل امتياز على حساب خدمة ColdFusion
8. تقييد الوصول إلى نظام الملفات باستخدام ضوابط الوصول على مستوى نظام التشغيل
9. تعطيل ميزات وخدمات ColdFusion غير الضرورية

الكشف:
10. مراقبة طلبات HTTP التي تحتوي على: ../ و..\ و%2e%2e و%252e والمتغيرات المشفرة
11. تنبيه محاولات الوصول إلى الملفات خارج مجلدات التطبيق المخصصة
12. مراجعة سجلات ColdFusion للعمليات المريبة على الملفات
13. تطبيق قواعد SIEM للكشف عن محاولات الوصول الفاشلة المتعددة

التصحيح:
14. الاشتراك في نشرات أمان Adobe لتوفر التصحيحات
15. تحضير بيئة اختبار التصحيح فوراً عند الإصدار
16. إنشاء جدول زمني معجل للتصحيح (خلال 48-72 ساعة من إصدار التصحيح)
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements for supplier relationships ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.12.3.1 - Segregation of networks
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-3.1 - Organizational resilience objectives SAMA CSF PR.AC-1.1 - Access control policy and procedures SAMA CSF PR.PT-1.1 - Audit and accountability mechanisms SAMA CSF DE.CM-1.1 - Detection processes and tools
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.23 - Information security for supplier relationships ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - Organizational controls for information security ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.13.1.3 - Segregation of networks
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning
📦 Affected Products / CPE 26 entries
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2023
adobe:coldfusion:2025
adobe:coldfusion:2025
adobe:coldfusion:2025
adobe:coldfusion:2025
adobe:coldfusion:2025
adobe:coldfusion:2025
adobe:coldfusion:2025
📊 CVSS Score
7.7
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeC — Changed
ConfidentialityN — None / Network
IntegrityN — None / Network
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.7
CWECWE-22
EPSS0.07%
Exploit No
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-04-14
Source Feed nvd
Views 4
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
8.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
CWE-22
Share this CVE

💬 Comments

0
Loading comments
📣 Found this valuable?
Share it with your cybersecurity network
in LinkedIn 𝕏 X / Twitter 💬 WhatsApp ✈ Telegram
🍪 Privacy Preferences
CISO Consulting — Compliant with Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
We use cookies and similar technologies to provide the best experience on our platform. You can choose which types you accept.
🔒
Essential Always On
Required for the website to function properly. Cannot be disabled.
📋 Sessions, CSRF tokens, authentication, language preferences
📊
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the site and improve performance.
📋 Page views, session duration, traffic sources, performance metrics
⚙️
Functional
Enable enhanced features like content personalization and preferences.
📋 Dark/light theme, font size, custom dashboards, saved filters
📣
Marketing
Used to deliver content and ads relevant to your interests.
📋 Campaign tracking, retargeting, social media analytics
Privacy Policy →
CISO AI Assistant
Ask anything · Documents · Support
🔐

Introduce Yourself

Enter your details to access the full assistant

Your info is private and never shared
💬
CyberAssist
Online · responds in seconds
5 / 5
🔐 Verify Your Identity

Enter your email to receive a verification code before submitting a support request.

Enter to send · / for commands 0 / 2000
CISO AI · Powered by Anthropic Claude
✦ Quick Survey Help Us Improve CISO Consulting Your feedback shapes the future of our platform — takes less than 2 minutes.
⚠ Please answer this question to continue

How would you rate your overall experience with our platform?

Rate from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)

🎉
Thank you!
Your response has been recorded.