CVE-2024-20767 HIGH

CVE-2024-20767: ColdFusion | Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

Vendor Adobe
Product ColdFusion
Weakness CWE-284
KEV Status Known Exploited
Published March 18, 2024
Last update October 21, 2025

CVSS base score

7.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

ColdFusion versions 2023.6, 2021.12 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access or modify restricted files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Exploitation of this issue requires the admin panel be exposed to the internet.

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

March 18, 2024 CVE published
October 21, 2025 Record updated