CVE-2008-1203 Missing authorization in n/a
Adobe ColdFusion admin interface fails to log failed authentication attempts, allowing attackers to perform undetected brute force attacks.
- 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-2008-1203?
CVE-2008-1203 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion, published on 12 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The administrator interface for Adobe ColdFusion 8 and ColdFusion MX7 does not log failed authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks without detection.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1203?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Coldfusion.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1203?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1203 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2008-1203 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1203 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-29pv-6m7w-rq5f.