ColdFusion CFIDE Improper Access Control Leads To Privilege Escalation
CVE-2021-40699

7.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Coldfusion
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 September 2023

Summary

ColdFusion versions 2021 (update 1 and earlier) and 2018 (version 10 and earlier) are susceptible to an improper access control vulnerability within the CFIDE path. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized actions, potentially leading to the access and manipulation of sensitive data within the server environment. This vulnerability highlights the importance of validating permission checks to safeguard against unauthorized data exposure.

Affected Version(s)

ColdFusion 0 <= 2018.11

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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