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ColdFusion Exploitation Guide

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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

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2.1 Directory Traversal Exploit (CVE-2010-2861)

Objective: Read arbitrary files from the ColdFusion server.

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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:

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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.

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Steps:

  1. Search for the exploit

  2. Copy the exploit script

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

  4. Execute the exploit

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3. Commands Summary

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3.1 SearchSploit Usage

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3.2 File Manipulation

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3.3 Exploit Execution

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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.

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