Vulnerability identifier: #VU78132

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29301

CWE-ID: CWE-307

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ColdFusion
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform brute-force attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. A remote attacker can perform a brute-force attack and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2023, 2021 Update 6, 2021 - 2021 Update 5, 2018 Update 16, 2018 - 2018 Update 15

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-40.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.