Vulnerabilities > CVE-2018-15961 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion 11.0/2016/2018

047910
CVSS 10.0 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
network
low complexity
adobe
CWE-434
critical
nessus
exploit available
metasploit

Summary

Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Adobe
23

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs
    In applications, particularly web applications, access to functionality is mitigated by the authorization framework, whose job it is to map ACLs to elements of the application's functionality; particularly URL's for web apps. In the case that the administrator failed to specify an ACL for a particular element, an attacker may be able to access it with impunity. An attacker with the ability to access functionality not properly constrained by ACLs can obtain sensitive information and possibly compromise the entire application. Such an attacker can access resources that must be available only to users at a higher privilege level, can access management sections of the application or can run queries for data that he is otherwise not supposed to.
  • Privilege Abuse
    An adversary is able to exploit features of the target that should be reserved for privileged users or administrators but are exposed to use by lower or non-privileged accounts. Access to sensitive information and functionality must be controlled to ensure that only authorized users are able to access these resources. If access control mechanisms are absent or misconfigured, a user may be able to access resources that are intended only for higher level users. An adversary may be able to exploit this to utilize a less trusted account to gain information and perform activities reserved for more trusted accounts. This attack differs from privilege escalation and other privilege stealing attacks in that the adversary never actually escalates their privileges but instead is able to use a lesser degree of privilege to access resources that should be (but are not) reserved for higher privilege accounts. Likewise, the adversary does not exploit trust or subvert systems - all control functionality is working as configured but the configuration does not adequately protect sensitive resources at an appropriate level.

D2sec

nameAdobe ColdFusion File Upload
urlhttp://www.d2sec.com/exploits/adobe_coldfusion_file_upload.html

Exploit-Db

fileexploits/multiple/webapps/45979.txt
idEDB-ID:45979
last seen2018-12-11
modified2018-12-11
platformmultiple
port
published2018-12-11
reporterExploit-DB
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/45979
titleAdobe ColdFusion 2018 - Arbitrary File Upload
typewebapps

Metasploit

descriptionA file upload vulnerability in the CKEditor of Adobe ColdFusion 11 (Update 14 and earlier), ColdFusion 2016 (Update 6 and earlier), and ColdFusion 2018 (July 12 release) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload and execute JSP files through the filemanager plugin. Tested on Adobe ColdFusion 2018.0.0.310739.
idMSF:EXPLOIT/MULTI/HTTP/COLDFUSION_CKEDITOR_FILE_UPLOAD
last seen2020-06-14
modified2019-01-10
published2019-01-06
references
reporterRapid7
sourcehttps://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master//modules/exploits/multi/http/coldfusion_ckeditor_file_upload.rb
titleAdobe ColdFusion CKEditor unrestricted file upload

Nessus

  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idCOLDFUSION_WIN_APSB18-33.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe ColdFusion running on the remote Windows host is 11.x prior to update 15, 2016.x prior to update 7 or 2018.x prior to update 1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id117480
    published2018-09-13
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/117480
    titleAdobe ColdFusion 11.x < 11u15 / 2016.x < 2016u7 / 2018.x < 2018u1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB18-33)
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(117480);
      script_version("1.8");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/04/16 10:12:06");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2018-15965",
        "CVE-2018-15957",
        "CVE-2018-15958",
        "CVE-2018-15959",
        "CVE-2018-15964",
        "CVE-2018-15963",
        "CVE-2018-15962",
        "CVE-2018-15961",
        "CVE-2018-15960"
        );
    
      script_name(english:"Adobe ColdFusion 11.x < 11u15 / 2016.x < 2016u7 / 2018.x < 2018u1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB18-33)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the hotfix files.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "A web-based application running on the remote host is affected by
    multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of Adobe ColdFusion running on the remote Windows host is
    11.x prior to update 15, 2016.x prior to update 7 or 2018.x prior to
    update 1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities."
      );
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-33.html");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to Adobe ColdFusion version 11 update 15 / 2016 update 7 /
    2018 update 1 or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
      script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-15965");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"d2_elliot_name", value:"Adobe ColdFusion File Upload");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_d2_elliot", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Adobe ColdFusion CKEditor unrestricted file upload');
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'CANVAS');
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/09/11");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/09/11");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/09/13");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:coldfusion");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Windows");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("coldfusion_win_local_detect.nasl");
      script_require_keys("SMB/coldfusion/instance");
      script_require_ports(139, 445);
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("coldfusion_win.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("misc_func.inc");
    
    versions = make_list('11.0.0', '2016.0.0', '2018.0.0');
    instances = get_coldfusion_instances(versions); # this exits if it fails
    
    # Check the hotfixes and cumulative hotfixes
    # installed for each instance of ColdFusion.
    info = NULL;
    instance_info = make_list();
    
    foreach name (keys(instances))
    {
      info = NULL;
      ver = instances[name];
    
      if (ver == "11.0.0")
      {
        info = check_jar_chf(name, 15);
      }
    
      else if (ver == "2016.0.0")
      {
        info = check_jar_chf(name, 7);
      }
      else if (ver == "2018.0.0")
      {
        info = check_jar_chf(name, 1);
      }
      if (!isnull(info))
        instance_info = make_list(instance_info, info);
    }
    
    if (max_index(instance_info) == 0)
      exit(0, "No vulnerable instances of Adobe ColdFusion were detected.");
    
    port = get_kb_item("SMB/transport");
    if (!port)
      port = 445;
    
    report =
      '\n' + 'Nessus detected the following unpatched instances :' +
      '\n' + join(instance_info, sep:'\n') +
      '\n';
    
    security_report_v4(port:port, extra:report, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);
    exit(0);
    
  • NASL familyCGI abuses
    NASL idCOLDFUSION_APSB18-33_FILE_UPLOAD_DIRECT.NASL
    descriptionAn arbitrary file upload vulnerability exists in Adobe ColdFusion due to insufficient validation in the filemanager plugin. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted POST request, to upload arbitrary files on the remote host.
    last seen2020-03-17
    modified2019-10-25
    plugin id130263
    published2019-10-25
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/130263
    titleAdobe ColdFusion File Upload (APSB18-33) (CVE-2018-15961)

Packetstorm

The Hacker News

idTHN:8D8EF435423F6DB5E15E2AD0946F5F48
last seen2018-09-11
modified2018-09-11
published2018-09-11
reporterThe Hacker News
sourcehttps://thehackernews.com/2018/09/adobe-software-updates.html
titleAdobe Issues ColdFusion Software Update for 6 Critical Vulnerabilities