CVE-2019-8256 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

ColdFusion versions Update 6 and earlier have an insecure inherited permissions of default installation directory vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	2018

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb19-58.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb19-58.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-8256?

CVE-2019-8256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). ColdFusion versions Update 6 and earlier have an insecure inherited permissions of default installation directory vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2019-8256?

CVE-2019-8256 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8256?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Coldfusion.