Information disclosure in Adobe ColdFusion
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-4264 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
ColdFusion Server applications / Application servers |
| Vendor | Adobe |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU366
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4264
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows attackers to gain access to potentially sensitive data.
The vulnerability exists due to flaw in XML objects analysis engine. A remote attacker supply specially crafted XML data and obtain potentilally sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install patched version from vendor's website:
http://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-11-update-10.html
http://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-10-update-21.html
ColdFusion: 10 Update 19 - 11 Update 9
External linkshttp:helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb16-30.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
