CVE-2024-20767

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

1. Mar 18, 2024 · Catalog

   Detected

   ColdFusion versions 2023.6, 2021.12 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access or modify restricted files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Exploitation of this issue requires the admin panel be exposed to the internet.

2. Dec 16, 2024 · CISA KEV

   Known exploited

   Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

3. Jan 6, 2025 · CISA KEV

   Remediation due

   Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

4. Jun 17, 2026 · Catalog

   Updated

   ColdFusion versions 2023.6, 2021.12 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access or modify restricted files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Exploitation of this issue requires the admin panel be exposed to the internet.

Affected

• cpe adobe/coldfusion2021
• vendor Adobe ColdFusionversion unspecified

Sources

• CISA KEVCVE-2024-20767

  Adobe ColdFusion contains an improper access control vulnerability that could allow an attacker to access or modify restricted files via an internet-exposed admin panel.

  cisa.gov
• CVE.orgCVE-2024-20767

  Official CVE identifier

  cve.org
• FIRST EPSSCVE-2024-20767

  30-day exploitation probability 98.5%

  first.org
• Exploit Database52387

  Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.

  exploit-db.com
• Metasploit Modulesauxiliary_gather/coldfusion_pms_servlet_file_read

  Public module reference (normal). Module source is not copied into this catalog.

  rapid7.com
• NIST NVDCVE-2024-20767

  ColdFusion versions 2023.6, 2021.12 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access or modify restricted files. Exploitation of this issue does not requir

  nvd.nist.gov

References

• CISA note · helpx.adobe.com
• CISA note · nvd.nist.gov
• Third Party Advisory · cisa.gov