CVE-2022-42340: Adobe ColdFusion Improper Input Validation Arbitrary file system read
First published: Fri Oct 14 2022(Updated: )
Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. 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-2022-42340?
CVE-2022-42340 is a vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) that allows arbitrary file system read.
How severe is CVE-2022-42340?
CVE-2022-42340 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.
Which versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2022-42340?
Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018, 2018-update1, 2018-update2, 2018-update3, 2018-update4, 2018-update5, 2018-update6, 2018-update7, 2018-update8, 2018-update9, 2018-update10, 2018-update11, 2018-update12, 2018-update13, 2018-update14, 2021, 2021-update1, 2021-update2, 2021-update3, and 2021-update4 are affected by CVE-2022-42340.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42340?
To fix CVE-2022-42340, update your Adobe ColdFusion installation to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability, as recommended by Adobe.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42340?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-42340 on the Adobe security advisory page: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb22-44.html
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