CVE-2020-9673

Description

Adobe ColdFusion 2016 update 15 and earlier versions, and ColdFusion 2018 update 9 and earlier versions have a dll search-order hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Adobe ColdFusion 2016
Affected: Adobe Adobe ColdFusion 2018
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb20-43.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9673?
CVE-2020-9673 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-9673?
To fix CVE-2020-9673, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-9673 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-9673 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-9673?
CVE-2020-9673 affects Adobe Adobe ColdFusion 2016, Adobe Adobe ColdFusion 2018.
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