CVE-2022-38418: Adobe ColdFusion Application Server Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Fri Oct 14 2022(Updated: )
Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update1 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update10 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update11 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update12 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update13 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update14 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update2 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update3 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update4 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update5 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update6 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update7 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update8 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2018-update9 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2021 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2021-update1 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2021-update2 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2021-update3 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =2021-update4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38418?
CVE-2022-38418 is a vulnerability that affects Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier).
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38418?
CVE-2022-38418 has a severity score of 9.8 (Critical).
How does CVE-2022-38418 impact Adobe ColdFusion?
CVE-2022-38418 allows for Path Traversal, which can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Which versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2022-38418?
Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2022-38418.
How can I fix CVE-2022-38418?
To fix CVE-2022-38418, update to a version of Adobe ColdFusion that is not affected by this vulnerability.
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