CVE-2018-15957

Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have a deserialization of untrusted data…

Critical · published September 25, 2018

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
28%
Percentile
98.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔴 A deserialization flaw in Adobe ColdFusion is like leaving your front door wide open — it could allow an attacker to waltz right in and execute any code they want! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where the chef blindly follows orders without checking the ingredients. If an attacker sends in a bad order, the kitchen could whip up something dangerous without realizing it! This vulnerability can lead to complete takeover of your system, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code, steal sensitive data, or even wipe your server clean. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your organization!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef blindly follows orders without checking the ingredients. If an attacker sends in a bad order, the kitchen could whip up something dangerous without realizing it! Adobe ColdFusion's deserialization vulnerability enables attackers to send untrusted data that the server processes as if it's safe, resulting in arbitrary code execution.

What to do

This vulnerability can lead to complete takeover of your system, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code, steal sensitive data, or even wipe your server clean. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your organization! Immediately upgrade your ColdFusion instances to the latest version that patches this vulnerability. Specifically, apply the security updates beyond Update 6 and Update 14, and review your application logic for any insecure deserialization practices. Don't wait — start your patching process today! You've got this! By taking these steps, you can ensure your ColdFusion environment is secure and protected. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.28211 · 98.1th percentile
Published
2018-09-25T13:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 SEP 13:00Z
    Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have a deserialization of untrusted data…
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