high
7.2
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

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

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

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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 the vulnerability ID for this Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability?

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

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-38424?

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

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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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