15301 : ColdFusion debug Mode Information Disclosure
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7 months ago

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Disclosure

Jul 01, 2001

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Jul 01, 2001

Solution

Unknown

Description

ColdFusion contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure.  The issue is triggered when a remote attacker appends "?Mode=debug" to any .cfm page, which will disclose the installation path and additional information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Enter a IP (e.g. 127.0.0.1) in the Debug Settings within the ColdFusion Admin.

Products

Macromedia, Inc.
Watch-list
ColdFusion MX
Watch-list
4.5
5.0

References

Tools & Filters

Nikto

1120

Nessus

10797

Manual Testing Notes

Credit

  • Felix Huber - huberfelixBrand New Doo Doowebtopia.de -

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