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CVE-2013-0632

Adobe ColdFusion Authentication Bypass

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 93.6%
  1. Published16 Jan 2013
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due24 Mar 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in Adobe ColdFusion which could result in an unauthorized user gaining administrative access.

Added to KEV: 3 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 24 Mar 2022

Description

administrator.cfc in Adobe ColdFusion 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.2, and 10 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and possibly execute arbitrary code by logging in to the RDS component using the default empty password and leveraging this session to access the administrative web interface, as exploited in the wild in January 2013.

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 Coldfusion10.0 · 9.0 · 9.0.1 · 9.0.2

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-2013-0632 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2013-0632 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2013-0632?

CVE-2013-0632 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 93.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-0632?

Affected products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0632?

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

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