Vulnerability identifier: #VU18739

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7839

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ColdFusion
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Adobe

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to unknown error when processing requests. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2018 - 2018 Update 3, 2016 - 2016 Update 10

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb19-27.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.