critical
9.8
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-53961: ColdFusion | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22)

First published: Mon Dec 23 2024(Updated: )

ColdFusion versions 2023.11, 2021.17 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access files or directories that are outside of the restricted directory set by the application. This could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information or the manipulation of system data.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe ColdFusion>2021.17
Adobe ColdFusion=2021
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update10
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update11
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update12
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update13
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update14
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update15
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update16
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update17
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update5
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update6
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update7
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update8
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update9
Adobe ColdFusion=2023
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update10
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update11
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update5
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update6
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update7
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update8
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-53961?

    CVE-2024-53961 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file system read.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-53961?

    To fix CVE-2024-53961, update to the latest version of Adobe ColdFusion that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2024-53961?

    ColdFusion versions 2023.11, 2021.17, and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-53961.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53961?

    CVE-2024-53961 is an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory, commonly known as a Path Traversal vulnerability.

  • What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-53961?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-53961 could allow an attacker to read arbitrary files or directories on the system.

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