Advisory Details

October 14th, 2022

Adobe ColdFusion Application Server Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-22-1419
ZDI-CAN-16883

CVE ID CVE-2022-38422
CVSS SCORE 5.3, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Adobe
AFFECTED PRODUCTS ColdFusion
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Adobe ColdFusion. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Application Server endpoint, which listens on TCP port 8500 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb22-44.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2022-06-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2022-10-14 - Coordinated public release of advisory
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