CVE-2013-0631
Adobe ColdFusion Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
CVE-2013-0631 is a high-severity information disclosure vulnerability affecting Adobe ColdFusion. Adobe Coldfusion contains an unspecified vulnerability, which could result in information disclosure from a compromised server. CISA has added this vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. With an EPSS score of 83.25% (99.3th 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:N/A:NOpen 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:N/A:N
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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)
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-0631(US Government Resource)
Weakness Type
Unspecified Weakness
No specific CWE has been assigned to this vulnerability. The underlying weakness type is not publicly categorized, but the vulnerability's impact is well-documented through its inclusion in the CISA KEV catalog.
Impact Analysis
CVE-2013-0631 carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating a high-severity threat. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network with low attack complexity and requires no authentication. Successful exploitation can severely compromise data confidentiality. Organizations running affected ColdFusion deployments face significant operational risk if this vulnerability remains unpatched.
Exploit Maturity
CVE-2013-0631 is confirmed as actively exploited through its listing in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The EPSS score of 83.25% (99.3th 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-2013-0631 affects Adobe ColdFusion. Adobe Coldfusion contains an unspecified vulnerability, which could result in information disclosure from a compromised server. The attack vector is network-based, meaning an attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely without physical access to the target system. The CVSS score of 7.5 reflects a serious vulnerability that poses meaningful risk to affected environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2013-0631 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2013-0631 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation. The EPSS score of 83.25% (99.3th percentile) further indicates a very high exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0631?
CVE-2013-0631 affects Adobe ColdFusion. Specifically affected products include: adobe coldfusion (9.0; 9.0.1; 9.0.2).
How do I fix CVE-2013-0631?
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-2013-0631?
CVE-2013-0631 has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 (HIGH). This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for remediation.
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