CVE-2017-3066
KEVAdobe ColdFusion Deserialization Vulnerability
Description
Adobe ColdFusion contains a deserialization vulnerability in the Apache BlazeDS library that allows for arbitrary code execution.
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.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedApr 27, 2017
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVFeb 24, 2025
Remediation dueMar 17, 2025
References
- securityfocus.com/bid/98003Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- securitytracker.com/id/1038364Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb17-14.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- exploit-db.com/exploits/43993/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-3066US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · Critical
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 588 days
- CVSS
- 9.8 CRITICAL
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 90.6% · top 1% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-502
- Attack vector
- Network, remotely reachable
- Preconditions
- No privileges and no user interaction
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
- 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
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