ColdFusion: Adobe ColdFusion file directory traversal (CVE-2024-53961) #shorts

CVE

This CVE describes a critical security vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion, specifically in versions up to 2021.17 and 2023.11. The issue involves improper restrictions on file directory traversal, which can be exploited through crafted requests. An attacker could manipulate request paths to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files and directories that should be off-limits, effectively bypassing intended security boundaries. The exploitation of this vulnerability allows malicious parties to read arbitrary files outside the permitted directories, posing a risk of sensitive data exposure and potential system compromise.

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• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb24-107.html