CVE-2009-1872 Scanner
Detects 'Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)' vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion Server affects v. before 8.0.1.
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Level
Single Scan
Single Scan
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Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
1 month
Scan only one
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ColdFusion Server is an application server that runs on the Java EE platform, developed by Adobe Systems, aimed at helping developers to create web applications. This server essentially enables developers to write applications using ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML), enabling them to integrate easily with databases, messaging systems, and other systems. ColdFusion Server supports several web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, and more. This software is commonly used by businesses and organizations who focus on creating web applications rapidly with minimal programming.
One of the vulnerabilities detected in ColdFusion Server is the CVE-2009-1872. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the startRow parameter to administrator/logviewer/searchlog.cfm, or the query string to wizards/common/_logintowizard.cfm, wizards/common/_authenticatewizarduser.cfm, or administrator/enter.cfm. These cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities enable hackers to inject scripts that execute on a victim's browser to steal valuable information.
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to several consequences, ranging from stealing sensitive financial data and login credentials to injecting malware into webpages. In worst-case scenarios, this vulnerability can enable attackers to gain complete control over a targeted system, compromising it entirely.
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