CVE-2006-3979: High severity Macromedia ColdFusion vulnerability
Published Aug 9, 2006
·Updated
The AdminAPI of ColdFusion MX 7 allows attackers to bypass authentication by using "programmatic access" to the adminAPI instead of the ColdFusion Administrator.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Macromedia ColdFusion=7.02
Macromedia ColdFusion=7.0
Remediation
Event History
Aug 9, 2006
CVE Published
10:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3979?
CVE-2006-3979 has a high severity due to the ability of attackers to bypass authentication and access the AdminAPI.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-3979?
To fix CVE-2006-3979, upgrade to a newer version of ColdFusion that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2006-3979?
CVE-2006-3979 affects ColdFusion MX 7.0 and 7.02.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2006-3979 on my application?
The impact of CVE-2006-3979 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive administrative functions and data.
5
Can CVE-2006-3979 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-3979 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who knows how to access the AdminAPI.