CVE-2019-7839

ColdFusion versions Update 3 and earlier, Update 10 and earlier, and Update 18 and earlier have a command injection vulnerability

published June 12, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
44%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unexpected command could unlock the whole system! ColdFusion versions prior to Update 3, Update 10, and Update 18 are vulnerable to command injection, making this a surprisingly sneaky opportunity for attackers. 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking them. An attacker can slip in a secret menu item that could change the entire dish, potentially ruining the meal! Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, wreaking havoc on your server. This means they could gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive data, or even tamper with your applications. The consequences could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking them. An attacker can slip in a secret menu item that could change the entire dish, potentially ruining the meal! In ColdFusion, this command injection vulnerability allows attackers to send crafted commands that the server executes without proper validation, leading to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, wreaking havoc on your server. This means they could gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive data, or even tamper with your applications. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, immediately update your ColdFusion to the latest versions or apply relevant patches. Ensure that input validation is thoroughly implemented and consider restricting command execution capabilities where possible. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated for a safer environment. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.44098 · 98.8th percentile
Published
2019-06-12T15:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUN 15:14Z
    ColdFusion versions Update 3 and earlier, Update 10 and earlier, and Update 18 and earlier have a command injection vulnerability
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