CVE-2013-0632
Published: March 3, 2022
Official Description
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in Adobe ColdFusion which could result in an unauthorized user gaining administrative access.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe ColdFusion Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in Adobe ColdFusion which could result in an unauthorized user gaining administrative access.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
An authentication bypass vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion could allow an unauthorized user to gain administrative access. The high EPSS score of 0.92249 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited, posing a significant risk to affected systems.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It allows for unauthorized administrative access.
Adobe ColdFusion administrators should apply the latest security updates and patches. Implement strong access controls and regularly review user permissions to prevent unauthorized access.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-0632 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-2013-0632 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-2013-0632 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