J-Security Center

Title: Adobe ColdFusion CFID CFTOKEN Session Hijacking Vulnerability

Severity: MODERATE

Description:

Adobe ColdFusion is an application server and software-development framework used for creating dynamic web-based content.

ColdFusion is prone to a vulnerability that allows attackers to hijack browser sessions.

The issue affects ColdFusion applications that use 'CFID' or 'CFTOKEN'.

No further technical details are currently available. We will update this BID as more information emerges.

Successful attacks will allow attackers to access potentially sensitive information and perform actions in the guise of legitimate users.

ColdFusion MX 7 and ColdFusion 8 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

NOTE: This issue does not occur when using J2EE session management.

Affected Products:

  • Adobe ColdFusion 8
  • Adobe ColdFusion MX 7.00

References:

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