PT-2021-4819 · Adobe · Coldfusion

CVE-2021-40698 · Published 2021-09-14 · Updated 2023-09-12

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions ColdFusion versions 2021 update 1 (and earlier) and versions 2018.10 (and earlier)

Description The issue is related to the use of inherently dangerous functions, which can lead to a security feature bypass. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access and manipulate arbitrary data on the environment. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to protected information.

Recommendations For ColdFusion version 2021 update 1 and earlier, update to a version later than 2021 update 1 to resolve the issue. For ColdFusion version 2018.10 and earlier, update to a version later than 2018.10 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive data and implementing additional security measures to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-242

CWE-676

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-05547

CVE-2021-40698

Affected Products

Coldfusion

References · 8

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb21-75.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-40698 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40698 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-05547 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/cracbot/status/1700026231243313209 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/70066 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1699774266487500867 · Twitter Post
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021091452 · Note