Vulnerability identifier: #VU8238

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11283

CWE-ID: CWE-502

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ColdFusion
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper validation of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted file, trigger deserialization of untrusted data and execute arbitrary code under the context of the current process.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2016 Update 1 - 2016 Update 4, 11 Update 1 - 11 Update 12

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com//security/products/coldfusion/apsb17-30.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.