CVE-2022-38424: Adobe ColdFusion Application Server Directory Traversal Arbitrary file system write

Published Oct 14, 2022
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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 file system write. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, but does require administrator privileges.

Affected Software

20 affected components
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

Event History

Oct 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability is CVE-2022-38424.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38424?

The severity of CVE-2022-38424 is high with a CVSS score of 7.2.

3

Which versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2022-38424?

The versions affected by CVE-2022-38424 are Adobe ColdFusion 2018 (Update 14 and earlier) and Adobe ColdFusion 2021 (Update 4 and earlier).

4

What is the impact of CVE-2022-38424?

CVE-2022-38424 allows an attacker to perform arbitrary file system write, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-38424?

To fix CVE-2022-38424, you should update your Adobe ColdFusion installation to the latest available version.

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