ColdFusion sample program can allow remote users to read any file

Risk Level: Medium risk vulnerability  Medium

Check or Attack Name: ColdFusionFileRead

Platforms: Cold Fusion
Description:

The ColdFusion sample program "sourcewindow.cfm" contains a vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to read any file on the system.

Remedy:

Upgrade to ColdFusion 4.0 once it becomes available. It is recommended users remove the "sourcewindow.cfm" program from all production servers.

References:

Allaire Security Bulletin ASB99-02, ColdFusion 4.0 Example Applications and Sample Code Exposes Servers, http://www.allaire.com/handlers/index.cfm?ID=8739&Method=Full


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