CVE-2010-2861
Published: March 25, 2022
Official Description
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the administrator console in Adobe ColdFusion which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe ColdFusion Directory Traversal Vulnerability
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the administrator console in Adobe ColdFusion which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This directory traversal vulnerability in the administrator console of Adobe ColdFusion allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files. The high EPSS score of 0.94280 and its presence in the KEV catalog indicate a very high likelihood of exploitation and critical urgency.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is confirmed to be exploited by CISA, indicating a severe and immediate threat. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Update Adobe ColdFusion to a patched version to address the directory traversal vulnerability. Restrict access to the administrator console and ensure proper file permissions are in place.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-2861 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2010-2861 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-2861 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1