Improper Code Evaluation in Adobe ColdFusion

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code, also known as Eval Injection. It allows a low-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system without requiring user interaction. The scope of the vulnerability is changed, meaning it can impact more than just the immediate application.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially gaining control over it. This could lead to data theft, system damage, or unauthorized access to sensitive information. Since exploitation does not require user interaction, even systems with minimal user activity are at risk.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations affected by this issue may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and increased scrutiny for failing to protect sensitive data.

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Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Adobe for ColdFusion immediately. Disable dynamic code evaluation features if not required. Restrict network access to ColdFusion administration interfaces. Monitor for unusual code execution patterns or unauthorized access attempts.

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