CVE-2024-20767

CVE-2024-20767 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-12-16). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Description

ColdFusion versions 2023.6, 2021.12 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access or modify restricted files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Exploitation of this issue requires the admin panel be exposed to the internet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20767?
ColdFusion versions 2023.6, 2021.12 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access or modify restricted files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Exploitation of this issue requires the admin panel be exposed to the internet.
How severe is CVE-2024-20767?
CVE-2024-20767 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-20767 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-20767 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-12-16, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20767?
CVE-2024-20767 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20767?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2024-20767 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-20767 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18482. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-12-16).
When was CVE-2024-20767 published?
CVE-2024-20767 was published on 2024-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

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