Vulnerability identifier: #VU68172

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-2022-38418

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 attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the Application Server endpoint, which listens on TCP port 8500 by default, and read arbitrary files on the system.

Successful vulnerability exploitation may result in full system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2021 Update 4, 2018 - 2018 Update 14

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb22-44.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1434/

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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.