CVE-2018-15961

Adobe ColdFusion Unrestricted File Upload

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 100.0%

Published25 Sept 2018
Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
Remediation due3 May 2022

Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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 Coldfusion11.0 · 2016 · 2018

Remediation

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

Patch & vendor advisories

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-33.html

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-33.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-15961Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45979/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105314Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041621Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

Related CVEs

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2018-15961 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-15961 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2018-15961?

CVE-2018-15961 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 100.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-15961?

Affected products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15961?

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.