Vulnerability identifier: #VU8241

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11286

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ColdFusion
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct XXE attack.

The weakness exists in the encryption library due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing an XML file. A remote attacker can send manipulated XML data and gain access to arbitrary data on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure..

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.