Vulnerability identifier: #VU4673
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
ColdFusion
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper validation of the user-supplied input. A remote attacker can create specially crafted HTTP request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) and view contents of arbitrary files on vulnerable system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information and compromise vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
ColdFusion: 10.0, 9.0 - 9.0.2
External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-13.html
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.