CVE-2019-7816
CriticalExploitedColdFusion versions Update 2 and earlier, Update 9 and earlier, and Update 17 and earlier have a file upload restriction bypass vulnerability.
Published May 24, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-7816 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting ColdFusion (Adobe).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 1, 2019. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 68% 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
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
68%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
ColdFusion versions Update 2 and earlier, Update 9 and earlier, and Update 17 and earlier have a file upload restriction bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 1, 2019 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
32 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ColdFusionAdobe | 11.0, 11.0-update1, 11.0-update10, 11.0-update11, 11.0-update12, 11.0-update13, 11.0-update14, 11.0-update15 | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 1, 2019
Publicly disclosed
May 24, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
ColdFusion versions Update 2 and earlier, Update 9 and earlier, and Update 17 and earlier have a file upload restriction bypass vulnerability.
Affected: ColdFusion (Adobe) versions 11.0, 11.0-update1, 11.0-update10, 11.0-update11, 11.0-update12, 11.0-update13, 11.0-update14, 11.0-update15. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 1, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
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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