Advisory Details

October 14th, 2022

Adobe ColdFusion Application Server Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Disclosure Or Deletion Vulnerability

ZDI-22-1432
ZDI-CAN-16886

CVE ID CVE-2022-38424
CVSS SCORE 6.7, AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Adobe
AFFECTED PRODUCTS ColdFusion
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose or delete sensitive files on affected installations of Adobe ColdFusion. Authentication is 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 or delete files 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
  • 2022-06-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2022-10-14 - Coordinated public release of advisory
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