CVE-2024-53961 ColdFusion | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22)

High 8.1 Published 23 Dec 2024 Updated 25 Mar 2025

Attackers can read arbitrary files outside restricted directories if the admin panel is exposed, leading to sensitive information disclosure.

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-2024-53961?

CVE-2024-53961 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion, published on 23 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ColdFusion versions 2023.11, 2021.17 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access files or directories that are outside of the restricted directory set by the application. This could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information or the manipulation of system data. Exploitation of this issue requires the admin panel be exposed to the internet.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53961?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53961?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53961 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2024-53961 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-53961 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-wv74-9rqg-jx46.