Incorrect Authorization Bypass in Adobe ColdFusion

Executive Summary

ColdFusion has an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability allowing security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker can exploit this to gain unauthorized write access without user interaction. The scope of the vulnerability is changed.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could bypass security controls and gain write access to sensitive data or systems. This could lead to unauthorized modifications, data theft, or further attacks within the environment.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating confidentiality and integrity requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Compliance may be compromised due to potential data breaches or unauthorized changes.

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Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Adobe for ColdFusion 2023 or 2025 immediately. Restrict network access to ColdFusion administration interfaces. Monitor for unauthorized write attempts or unusual activity in system logs.

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