#VU101904 Path traversal in ColdFusion - CVE-2024-53961

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101904

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ColdFusion
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Adobe

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 Update 1 - 2016, 2018 Update 1 - 2018, 2021 Update 1 - 2021, 2023 Update 1 - 2023

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb24-107.html

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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.