CVE-2021-40698: ColdFusion Use of Inherently Dangerous Function Leads To Security feature bypass
ColdFusion version 2021 update 1 (and earlier) and versions 2018.10 (and earlier) are impacted by an Use of Inherently Dangerous Function vulnerability that can lead to a security feature bypass . An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access and manipulate arbitrary data on the environment.
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ColdFusion version 2021 update 1 (and earlier) and versions 2018.10 (and earlier) are impacted by an Use of Inherently Dangerous Function vulnerability that can lead to a security feature bypass??. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access and manipulate arbitrary data on the environment.
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What is CVE-2021-40698?
CVE-2021-40698 is a vulnerability in ColdFusion versions 2021 update 1 and earlier, as well as versions 2018.10 and earlier, which allows an authenticated attacker to bypass security features and access and manipulate arbitrary data.
How does CVE-2021-40698 impact Adobe ColdFusion?
CVE-2021-40698 impacts Adobe ColdFusion by allowing an authenticated attacker to bypass security features and gain unauthorized access to and manipulate data.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-40698?
The severity rating of CVE-2021-40698 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.4.
Which versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2021-40698?
Adobe ColdFusion versions 2021 update 1 and earlier, as well as versions 2018.10 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2021-40698.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-40698?
Yes, Adobe has released an update to address CVE-2021-40698. It is recommended to update to the latest patched version of ColdFusion to mitigate the vulnerability.