CVE-2017-3066
Adobe ColdFusion 2016 Update 3 and earlier, ColdFusion 11 update 11 and earlier, ColdFusion 10 Update 22 and earlier have a Java deserialization…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-02-24, remediation due 2025-03-17)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-502
- Published
- 2017-04-27
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Adobe ColdFusion 2016 Update 3 and earlier, ColdFusion 11 update 11 and earlier, ColdFusion 10 Update 22 and earlier have a Java deserialization vulnerability in the Apache BlazeDS library. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected products
- adobe coldfusion
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-03-17.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98003
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038364
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb17-14.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43993/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-3066
FAQ
Is CVE-2017-3066 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2017-3066 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-02-24, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-03-17. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-3066?
CVE-2017-3066 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
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- CVE-2023-26359 — Adobe ColdFusion
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