ColdFusion Chaos: Exploit Unleashes Remote File Read Frenzy

Discover the latest comedic twist in cybersecurity: Adobe ColdFusion 2023.6 is vulnerable to remote file reading, thanks to CVE-2024-20767. Grab your popcorn as the exploit script reads sensitive files like it’s catching up on the latest drama. Remember, don’t try this at home—unless you’re a certified cybersecurity superhero!

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Hot Take:

It looks like Adobe ColdFusion has decided to join the “I know what you did last summer” club with its latest vulnerability, CVE-2024-20767. Apparently, it’s giving out remote file reads like Oprah gives out cars. You get a file read! And you get a file read! Time to update those systems, folks, before your server’s secrets become the talk of the town.

Key Points:

  • Adobe ColdFusion 2023.6 has a vulnerability (CVE-2024-20767) allowing remote file reads.
  • Exploit allows accessing sensitive files like ‘/etc/passwd’ on Linux and ‘boot.ini’ on Windows.
  • Utilizes a method to retrieve UUIDs to authenticate and exploit the vulnerability.
  • Python script available for easy exploitation of vulnerable systems.
  • Patch your ColdFusion servers to avoid becoming the next headline in cybersecurity news.

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