ID:8444 - Exploit for Unrestricted file upload in ColdFusion - CVE-2018-15961

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Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing file uploads in "/cf_scripts/scripts/ajax/ckeditor/plugins/filemanager/upload.cfm". A remote non-authenticated attacker can upload and execute arbitrary file on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild to upload a China Chopper webshell.

Remediation