Adobe ColdFusion path traversal flaw disclosed
A path traversal vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion (CVE-2024-53961) could let unauthenticated attackers read arbitrary system files, with PoC code confirmed.
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The Japan Computer Emergency Response Team/IPA has issued an alert regarding a path traversal vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion, tracked as CVE-2024-53961. The flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to view arbitrary system files on affected servers, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or data files.
Adobe has confirmed the existence of proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for this vulnerability, raising concern that exploitation attempts may increase. IPA is urging organizations running Adobe ColdFusion to apply the vendor-provided updates as soon as possible, following Adobe's official upgrade guidance to mitigate the risk of file disclosure attacks.
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Source reporting: https://www.ipa.go.jp/security/security-alert/2024/alert20241224.html
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