Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization Vulnerability (CVE-2017-3066)
Severity: critical · Patch status: patched · Since 2025-02-24 · CVE-2017-3066
Adobe ColdFusion contains a deserialization vulnerability in the Apache BlazeDS library that allows for arbitrary code execution. CISA added CVE-2017-3066 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Feb 24, 2025, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Mar 17, 2025 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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