Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-20767 lets an unauthenticated attacker read, and potentially modify, restricted files on affected Adobe ColdFusion systems when the admin panel is exposed to the internet. CISA lists it in KEV, so exploitation is known. Business urgency is highest for internet-facing ColdFusion administration interfaces.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any internet-facing ColdFusion administration panel. KEV listing means real-world exploitation is known, and the impact includes sensitive file disclosure and possible restricted file modification.
Technical view
Adobe ColdFusion 2023.6, 2021.12, and earlier are affected by CWE-284 improper access control. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.4: network reachable, high attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality and integrity impact. Source data says exploitation requires internet exposure of the admin panel.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Adobe ColdFusion 2023.6, 2021.12, or earlier with an internet-exposed administration panel are the clearest exposure group. Internal-only admin panels reduce the described attack path, but version status still needs review against Adobe guidance.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by CISA KEV inclusion. The provided sources do not describe exploitation volume, affected sectors, indicators of compromise, or technical exploit mechanics. Avoid assuming compromise solely from product presence; prioritize exposed admin panels.
Researcher notes
The source bundle supports affected versions, CVSS vector, CWE-284 classification, admin-panel exposure precondition, and KEV status. It does not provide exploit indicators, patch version details, or workaround specifics beyond exposure reduction and vendor guidance review.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all Adobe ColdFusion instances and their installed update levels.
- Remove internet exposure from ColdFusion administrator interfaces wherever possible.
- Review Adobe APSB24-14 and apply vendor-recommended updates or mitigations.
- Prioritize remediation for systems reachable from the public internet.
- Use CISA KEV status to drive emergency vulnerability management timelines.
Validation and detection
- Inventory externally reachable ColdFusion admin panels and map owners.
- Confirm whether each instance runs ColdFusion 2023.6, 2021.12, or earlier.
- Check internet-facing access paths, reverse proxies, and firewall rules.
- Review server logs for suspicious access to restricted files.
- Document remediation status against Adobe APSB24-14 guidance.
Public sources used
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CWE-284: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N2.25.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb24-14.htmlCVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-20767CVE reference · government-resource
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CWE details
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Improper Access Control
Improper Access Control represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.