CVE-2006-3979 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.2 Published 9 Aug 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass authentication in ColdFusion MX 7 AdminAPI via programmatic access, gaining unauthorized administrative privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-3979?

CVE-2006-3979 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Aug 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The AdminAPI of ColdFusion MX 7 allows attackers to bypass authentication by using "programmatic access" to the adminAPI instead of the ColdFusion Administrator.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3979?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Macromedia Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3979?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2006-3979 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3979 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fjfj-f5px-2g8v.