CVE-2022-38419

7.5 HIGH 54% exploit odds Fix listed Other Web app

What it is

Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 53.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2022-10-14 20:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 04:56 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 53.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2022-10-14 20:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 04:56 UTC
Exploit probability: 53.7% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-611 · XML external entity
Record status: Modified

Affected

Adobe Coldfusion 2018
Adobe Coldfusion 2021

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record