CVE-2018-15959 Deserialization in ColdFusion

Critical 9.8 Published 25 Sep 2018 Updated 6 May 2025

An attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution by exploiting a deserialization vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-15959?

CVE-2018-15959 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion, published on 25 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15959 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2018-15959 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15959 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-rm4x-2m9v-7q8h.