CVE-2025-30282
Remediation/Mitigation Strategy for CVE-2025-30282
Description of Vulnerability:
- Improper Authentication: ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0 and earlier are vulnerable to an improper authentication flaw. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms.
Severity:
- CVSS Score: 9.1 (Critical)
- Impact: Arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Known Exploit:
- Exploit Vector: An attacker can bypass authentication mechanisms.
- User Interaction Required: Exploitation requires user interaction, where the victim must be coerced into performing actions within the ColdFusion application.
Remediation Steps:
- Apply the Patch: Immediately apply the security patch released by Adobe for ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, and 2025.0. Refer to the Adobe security bulletin for detailed patching instructions. This is the most critical step.
- Verify Patch Application: After applying the patch, verify its successful installation by checking the ColdFusion version and build number to ensure it matches the patched version specified in the Adobe security bulletin.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules: Implement or update Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block attempts to exploit the improper authentication vulnerability. Create specific rules that identify malicious authentication bypass attempts.
- User Awareness Training: Conduct security awareness training for users to educate them about phishing attacks and social engineering tactics that might be used to coerce them into performing actions within the ColdFusion application. Emphasize the importance of verifying the authenticity of requests and avoiding suspicious links or forms.
- Input Validation: Review and enhance input validation mechanisms within the ColdFusion application to prevent malicious input that could be used to bypass authentication.
- Least Privilege: Enforce the principle of least privilege, ensuring that users only have the necessary permissions to perform their tasks. Restrict access to sensitive resources and functionalities.
- Monitoring and Logging: Implement robust monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect and respond to suspicious activity. Monitor authentication attempts, especially failed attempts, and correlate them with other events.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing of the ColdFusion application to identify and address any remaining vulnerabilities.
- Disable Unnecessary Features: Review the ColdFusion configuration and disable any unnecessary features or functionalities that could increase the attack surface.
- Incident Response Plan: Ensure an incident response plan is in place to address any potential exploitation attempts. This plan should include procedures for identifying, containing, and remediating the vulnerability, as well as communication protocols and escalation procedures.
Assigner
- Adobe Systems Incorporated [email protected]
Date
- Published Date: 2025-04-08 20:15:26
- Updated Date: 2025-04-08 20:15:26