CVE-2022-38420: Adobe ColdFusion Use of Hard-coded Credentials Application denial-of-service
First published: Fri Oct 14 2022(Updated: )
Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by a Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability that could result in application denial-of-service by gaining access to start/stop arbitrary services. 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-2022-38420?
CVE-2022-38420 is a vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) that allows attackers to gain access to start/stop arbitrary services and cause application denial-of-service.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38420?
CVE-2022-38420 has a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10, indicating a high severity.
How does CVE-2022-38420 impact Adobe ColdFusion?
CVE-2022-38420 can be exploited without user interaction to gain unauthorized access to start/stop arbitrary services, which can lead to application denial-of-service.
Which versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2022-38420?
Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2022-38420.
How can I fix CVE-2022-38420?
To mitigate CVE-2022-38420, it is recommended to update Adobe ColdFusion to a version that includes the necessary security patches as provided by Adobe.
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