Adobe ColdFusion - Path Traversal (CVE-2010-2861)
141Exploiting IPs reported
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the administrator console in Adobe ColdFusion 9.0.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the locale parameter to (1) CFIDE/administrator/settings/mappings.cfm, (2) logging/settings.cfm, (3) datasources/index.cfm, (4) j2eepackaging/editarchive.cfm, and (5) enter.cfm in CFIDE/administrator/.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2010-2861 is a critical vulnerability affecting Adobe ColdFusion, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary files through path traversal in the administrator console's locale parameter.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 10th of March 2025.
CrowdSec network data shows that most actors exploiting CVE-2010-2861 rely on broad, untargeted scans with minimal filtering. The activity is largely automated and opportunistic in nature. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2010-2861 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.
Observed exploitation attempts typically involve requests targeting /cfide/administrator/enter.cfm with crafted path traversal patterns.
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