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CVE-2010-2861

Adobe ColdFusion Directory Traversal

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 99.7%
  1. Published11 Aug 2010
  2. Added to CISA KEV25 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due15 Apr 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the administrator console in Adobe ColdFusion which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Added to KEV: 25 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 15 Apr 2022Used in ransomware

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the administrator console in Adobe ColdFusion 9.0.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the locale parameter to (1) CFIDE/administrator/settings/mappings.cfm, (2) logging/settings.cfm, (3) datasources/index.cfm, (4) j2eepackaging/editarchive.cfm, and (5) enter.cfm in CFIDE/administrator/.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Adobe Coldfusion≤ 9.0.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2010-2861 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2010-2861 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 Mar 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2010-2861?

CVE-2010-2861 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 99.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2010-2861?

Affected products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2861?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.