Executive Summary
A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Adobe ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20, and earlier. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into a web page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious link. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability is classified as a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The attack vector involves an attacker injecting malicious scripts into a web page, which can potentially result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The root cause of this vulnerability is the lack of proper input validation.
How It Gets Exploited
An attacker would need to trick a victim into opening a malicious link. Once the victim opens the link, the attacker could inject malicious scripts into the web page, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The attacker would gain the ability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, which could lead to further exploitation.
Impact Assessment
Adobe ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20, and earlier are affected by this vulnerability. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a HIGH severity level. An attacker could achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, which could lead to further exploitation.
Recommended Actions
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update Adobe ColdFusion to version 2025.10 or later. Additionally, users should be cautious when opening links from unknown sources, as exploitation requires user interaction.
Sources
- National Vulnerability Database (NVD)