#VU56825 Path traversal in ColdFusion - CVE-2010-2861

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56825

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:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2861

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 perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in CFIDE/administrator/settings/mappings.cfm, logging/settings.cfm, datasources/index.cfm,  j2eepackaging/editarchive.cfm, and CFIDE/administrator/enter.cfm scripts. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 7.0.2, 8.0 - 8.0.1, 9.0

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External links
https://securityreason.com/securityalert/8137
https://securityreason.com/securityalert/8148
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-18.html
https://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/coldfusion-directory-traversal-faq-cve-2010-2861/
https://www.procheckup.com/vulnerability_manager/vulnerabilities/pr10-07
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-05.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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.