Adobe ColdFusion Vulnerable to Improper Access Control

CVE-2024-20767
8.2HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Coldfusion
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 March 2024

Badges

😄 Trended👾 Exploit Exists🔴 Public PoC📰 News Worthy

Summary

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.6, 2021.12, and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability, known as CVE-2024-20767, which can lead to arbitrary file system read. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to sensitive files. The vulnerability has already been exploited in the wild, and Adobe has released patches for affected versions, strongly recommending users to update their installations to minimize the risk. If left unaddressed, the vulnerability could potentially expose confidential information, system configurations, and stored credentials, highlighting the need for proactive security measures and timely software updates.

Affected Version(s)

ColdFusion <= 2021.12

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

News Articles

EPSS Score

13% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit exists.

  • Vulnerability started trending.

  • First article discovered by securityonline.info

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database4 Proof of Concept(s)9 News Article(s)
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