CVE-2013-0629: Adobe ColdFusion Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2013
·
Updated

Adobe ColdFusion 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.2, and 10, when a password is not configured, allows attackers to access restricted directories via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2013.

Other sources

Adobe Coldfusion contains a directory traversal vulnerability, which could permit an unauthorized user access to restricted directories.

CISA

Affected Software

11 affected components
Adobe ColdFusion
Adobe ColdFusion=9.0
Adobe ColdFusion=9.0.1
Adobe ColdFusion=9.0.2
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe ColdFusion=9.0
Adobe ColdFusion=9.0.1
Adobe ColdFusion=9.0.2
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows
Opengroup Unix

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Ensure a password is configured for Adobe ColdFusion — set a non-empty password so the application is not left without a password, preventing unauthorized access to restricted directories.

    Adobe ColdFusion password configured = configured (non-empty)

Event History

Jan 9, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 7, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0629?

CVE-2013-0629 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to restricted directories.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0629?

To fix CVE-2013-0629, ensure that strong passwords are configured for all ColdFusion installations.

3

Which versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2013-0629?

CVE-2013-0629 affects Adobe ColdFusion versions 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.2, and 10.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-0629?

CVE-2013-0629 is a directory traversal vulnerability that can allow attackers access to restricted directories.

5

Can CVE-2013-0629 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-0629 can be exploited remotely when proper password protections are not configured.

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