CVE-2024-20767

Description

ColdFusion versions 2023.6, 2021.12 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access or modify restricted files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Exploitation of this issue requires the admin panel be exposed to the internet.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Dec 16, 2024 Remediation due: Jan 6, 2025

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb24-14.html https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb24-14.html

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-20767

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20767? +

ColdFusion versions 2023.6, 2021.12 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access or modify restricted files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Exploitation of this issue requires the admin panel be exposed to the internet. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-20767? +

CVE-2024-20767 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20767? +

CVE-2024-20767 affects products from adobe, specifically: coldfusion. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20767? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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