Advisory Details

April 15th, 2026

Adobe ColdFusion subscribeToEndpoints Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ZDI-26-263
ZDI-CAN-30200

CVE ID CVE-2026-27282
CVSS SCORE 6.5, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
AFFECTED VENDORS Adobe
AFFECTED PRODUCTS ColdFusion
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Adobe ColdFusion. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the subscribeToEndpoints method. The issue results from a missing critical step during authentication. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to delete arbitrary files in the context of the service account.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-38.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2026-03-26 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-04-15 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-04-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Jonathan Lein of TrendAI Research
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