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CVE-2018-4939

Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization of Untrusted Data

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 62.0%
  1. Published19 May 2018
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Adobe ColdFusion contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that could allow for code execution.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

Adobe ColdFusion Update 5 and earlier versions, ColdFusion 11 Update 13 and earlier versions have an exploitable Deserialization of Untrusted Data 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

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2018-4939 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-4939 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2018-4939?

CVE-2018-4939 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 62.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-4939?

Affected products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4939?

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.