CVE-2006-3979: High severity Macromedia ColdFusion vulnerability

Published Aug 9, 2006
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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

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
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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.

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