CVE-2022-38421
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CVE-2022-38421 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, but does require administrator privileges.. EPSS estimates a 79.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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 code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, but does require administrator privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Coldfusion | 2018 |
| Adobe | Coldfusion | 2021 |
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb22-44.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb22-44.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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