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Is CVE-2010-2861 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 25 Mar 2022

Gociux · Adobe ColdFusion · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2010-2861, Adobe ColdFusion Directory Traversal Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 Mar 2022, 4244 days after it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects Adobe ColdFusion. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 25 Mar 2022
ransomwareKnownused in campaigns
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity7.5CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due15 Apr 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the administrator console in Adobe ColdFusion which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

VendorAdobe (83 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductColdFusion
VulnerabilityAdobe ColdFusion Directory Traversal Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-22
Published11 Aug 2010
Added to KEV25 Mar 2022
Reported by (CNA)adobe

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for ColdFusion in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Adobe CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 11 Aug 2010.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Adobe.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2010-2861 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2010-2861 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 Mar 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2010-2861 used in ransomware attacks?

Yes, CISA lists it as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2861?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check Adobe's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected ColdFusion and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in March 2022 · Adobe scorecard · act-now radar.

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