#VU14750 Arbitrary file deletion in ColdFusion - CVE-2018-15963

Vulnerability identifier: #VU14750

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15963

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ColdFusion
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to unknown error that allows a local attacker to delete arbitrary files on the target system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 11 Update 1 - 11, 2016 Update 1 - 2016, 2018

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-33.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.