#VU73598 Path traversal in ColdFusion - CVE-2023-26361

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73598

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26361

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 user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the copydirectory endpoint. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2016 Update 1 - 2016, 2018 Update 1 - 2018, 2021 Update 1 - 2021

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-25.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1102/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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