CVE-2013-0625
Adobe ColdFusion Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Description
CVE-2013-0625 is a critical-severity improper authentication vulnerability affecting Adobe ColdFusion. Adobe Coldfusion contains an authentication bypass vulnerability, which could result in an unauthorized user gaining administrative access. CISA has added this vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. With an EPSS score of 78.08% (99.0th percentile), this vulnerability has a notable probability of exploitation.
KEV Information
CVSS Score
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HOpen in CalculatorAffected Products
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| adobe | coldfusion | 9.0; 9.0.1; 9.0.2 |
Multiple CVSS Assessments
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa13-01.html(Vendor Advisory)
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-03.html(Not Applicable)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57164(Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry)
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-0625(US Government Resource)
Weakness Type
CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Improper Authentication occurs when an actor claims to have a given identity but the software does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This encompasses a wide range of authentication flaws including weak password mechanisms, missing multi-factor authentication, predictable tokens, bypassable authentication logic, and flawed session management.
Learn more: CWE-287 — Improper Authentication
Impact Analysis
CVE-2013-0625 carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), indicating a maximum-severity threat. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network with low attack complexity and requires no authentication. Successful exploitation can severely compromise data confidentiality, and allow unauthorized modification of data and systems, and cause complete service disruption. Organizations running affected ColdFusion deployments face significant operational risk if this vulnerability remains unpatched.
Exploit Maturity
CVE-2013-0625 is confirmed as actively exploited through its listing in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The EPSS score of 78.08% (99.0th percentile) reflects an exceptionally high probability of exploitation. Federal agencies were required to remediate this vulnerability by 2022-09-07 per CISA's binding operational directive.
Remediation
- Apply vendor patches immediately as mandated by CISA KEV: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Verify that all instances of affected products (adobe coldfusion 9.0; 9.0.1; 9.0.2) have been updated to patched versions.
- If immediate patching is not possible, restrict network access to affected systems using firewall rules and network segmentation to limit exposure.
- Monitor systems for indicators of compromise, including unusual process activity, unexpected network connections, and unauthorized configuration changes.
- Review security logs and conduct threat hunting to determine if the vulnerability was exploited prior to patching.
Technical Details
CVE-2013-0625 affects Adobe ColdFusion. Adobe Coldfusion contains an authentication bypass vulnerability, which could result in an unauthorized user gaining administrative access. The attack vector is network-based, meaning an attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely without physical access to the target system. The maximum CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the combination of easy exploitability and severe impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2013-0625 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2013-0625 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation. The EPSS score of 78.08% (99.0th percentile) further indicates a very high exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0625?
CVE-2013-0625 affects Adobe ColdFusion. Specifically affected products include: adobe coldfusion (9.0; 9.0.1; 9.0.2).
How do I fix CVE-2013-0625?
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Ensure all affected systems are updated to the latest patched versions. If patching is not immediately possible, implement network-level mitigations to limit exposure.
How severe is CVE-2013-0625?
CVE-2013-0625 has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This is a critical-severity vulnerability that requires immediate attention and remediation.
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