Adobe ColdFusion Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2013-0631) Security Advisory
Executive & SecOps Summary
SECOPS ASSESSMENTAdobe ColdFusion versions 9.0, 9.0.1, and 9.0.2
Unauthenticated remote attackers can obtain sensitive system configuration files and session tokens, potentially leading to full administrative compromise
Apply the official APSB13-03 security patch immediately and restrict external access to the /CFIDE directory
Affected Products & Version Scope
Remediation & Live Workaround Commands
PATCH & WORKAROUND1. Official Patch & Version Upgrade Commands
Apply the official Adobe APSB13-03 security update. For ColdFusion 9.x environments, download and execute the cumulative hotfix installer:
# Download and apply the hotfix for ColdFusion 9.0.x (Conceptual)
cd /opt/coldfusion9/lib/
wget https://download.adobe.com/pub/adobe/coldfusion/hotfix_apsb13-03.jar
java -jar hotfix_apsb13-03.jar2. Temporary Workaround & Hardening Configuration
If patching cannot be performed immediately, restrict external access to the ColdFusion Administrator interface (/CFIDE) using web server access controls.
# Block external access to CFIDE Administrator in Nginx
server {
listen 80;
server_name localhost;
location /CFIDE/administrator {
deny all;
return 403;
}
}3. Log Audit & IoC Verification Commands
Inspect web server access logs for suspicious requests targeting the /CFIDE/ directory that returned a 200 OK status code.
# Search for suspicious CFIDE requests in access logs
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Technical Root Cause & Exploitation Mechanics
1. Vulnerability Overview & Root Cause
This vulnerability is a critical information disclosure flaw in Adobe ColdFusion versions 9.0, 9.0.1, and 9.0.2. The root cause lies in insufficient input validation and improper access control within specific internal components, allowing unauthorized remote users to access sensitive files and session data without authentication.
2. Exploitation Mechanics & Attack Scenario
An attacker sends crafted HTTP requests targeting the /CFIDE/ directory and its subcomponents. By leveraging directory traversal or parameter manipulation, the attacker can bypass access controls to read internal configuration files (such as neo-datasource.xml) containing database credentials, or hijack active administrative sessions to gain full control over the ColdFusion instance.
3. Infrastructure & Business Impact
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is cataloged in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) list. Successful exploitation can lead to the exposure of database credentials, unauthorized data exfiltration, and subsequent lateral movement within the internal network, posing a severe threat to business operations.
Official Vendor Advisories & References
Adobe ColdFusion 9.0, 9.0.1, and 9.0.2 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2013.
Frequently Asked SecOps Questions (CVE-2013-0631)
FAQQ1. How critical is CVE-2013-0631 and is it actively exploited in the wild?
CVE-2013-0631 is rated CVSS 7.5 (HIGH) with a 30-day EPSS exploitation probability of 66.4%. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, requiring immediate emergency remediation.
Q2. Which vendors and products are affected by CVE-2013-0631?
Primary impacted vendors include adobe across coldfusion. Scope summary: Adobe ColdFusion 9.0, 9.0.1, and 9.0.2
Q3. What temporary mitigations or workarounds exist for CVE-2013-0631 before patching?
[Mitigation] Apply the official APSB13-03 security patch immediately and restrict external access to the /CFIDE directory Follow the CLI remediation commands and interactive SecOps checklist on this page to restrict exposure prior to your maintenance window.
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