Path traversal in Adobe ColdFusion

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU101904

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53961

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may lead to system compromise.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2016 - 2023 Update 11

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:Update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:Update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:Update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2016:Update_12:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb24-107.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, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.