CVE-2022-38421

Adobe ColdFusion Application Server Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, but does require administrator privileges.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 27.11% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe ColdFusion
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38421?
CVE-2022-38421 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-38421?
To fix CVE-2022-38421, 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-2022-38421 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-38421 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~27% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-38421?
CVE-2022-38421 affects Adobe ColdFusion.
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