CVE-2013-0632
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitadministrator.cfc in Adobe ColdFusion 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.2, and 10 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and possibly execute arbitrary code by logging in to the RDS component using the default empty password and leveraging this session to access the administrative web…
Published Jan 16, 2013 · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-0632 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Coldfusion (Adobe).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 17, 2013. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
94%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
administrator.cfc in Adobe ColdFusion 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.2, and 10 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and possibly execute arbitrary code by logging in to the RDS component using the default empty password and leveraging this session to access the administrative web interface, as exploited in the wild in January 2013.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 17, 2013 | Mar 24, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 3, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ColdfusionAdobe | 10.0, 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 16, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 17, 2013
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 3, 2022
Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions
References
- advisoryhttp://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa13-01.html
- advisoryhttp://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-03.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitMSF coldfusion_rds_auth_bypass.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
administrator.cfc in Adobe ColdFusion 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.2, and 10 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and possibly execute arbitrary code by logging in to the RDS component using the default empty password and leveraging this session to access the administrative web interface, as exploited in the wild in Ja…
Affected: Coldfusion (Adobe) versions 10.0, 9.0, 9.0.1, 9.0.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 17, 2013.
Yes. It was added on Mar 3, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 24, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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