CVE-2024-53961
Adobe
CVE-2024-53961 is a critical path traversal vulnerability affecting Adobe ColdFusion, potentially allowing unauthorized file access. Exploiting this vulnerability could let attackers read sensitive files outside the intended directory, especially if the admin panel is exposed to the internet. While its CVSS score is 8.1, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) is 40, indicating a moderate level of immediate risk. However, this doesn't diminish the potential for exploitation, as successful attacks could reveal confidential data or compromise system integrity. Users of affected ColdFusion versions (2023.11, 2021.17 and earlier) should apply necessary patches or mitigations to prevent potential exploits. The path traversal flaw (CWE-22) allows an attacker to bypass security restrictions and access restricted parts of the server's file system. Given that the vulnerability is tagged "In The Wild," active exploitation attempts may be occurring.
Description
CVE-2024-53961 is a critical vulnerability affecting ColdFusion versions 2023.11, 2021.17 and earlier. This vulnerability is categorized as an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22), allowing attackers to access files or directories outside of the restricted directory set by the application. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive information or manipulate system data.
The SVRS score for this CVE is currently 0, indicating that the vulnerability is not yet assessed by SOCRadar's Vulnerability Intelligence system. However, the CVSS score of 7.4 indicates a high severity vulnerability that requires immediate attention.
Key Insights
- File System Access: The attacker could exploit the vulnerability to read sensitive information from the file system, potentially compromising confidential data such as user credentials, financial information, or proprietary code.
- Data Manipulation: Attackers could modify or delete critical system files, impacting the application's functionality and potentially causing system instability or data loss.
- Remote Code Execution (RCE): Although not explicitly mentioned in the CVE description, path traversal vulnerabilities can sometimes be chained with other vulnerabilities to achieve remote code execution, giving attackers full control over the affected system.
Mitigation Strategies
- Patching: Immediately update ColdFusion to the latest version, which includes the necessary security fixes for CVE-2024-53961.
- Input Validation and Sanitization: Implement rigorous input validation and sanitization measures to prevent attackers from injecting malicious path components into application requests.
- Restrict File System Access: Limit the application's access to specific directories and files, minimizing the impact of potential exploitation.
- Secure Configuration: Review and tighten the security configuration of the ColdFusion application to minimize the attack surface and prevent unauthorized access.
Additional Information
Currently, there is no publicly available information about the exploitation status of CVE-2024-53961. However, given its high severity and potential for data compromise, it is recommended to take immediate action to mitigate the risk.
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