15301 : ColdFusion debug Mode Information Disclosure
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Timeline

Disclosure Date	Exploit Publish Date
2001-07-01	2001-07-01

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
Attack Type: Information Disclosure, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Public
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.	ColdFusion MX	4.5
		5.0

References

Vendor URL: http://www.macromedia.com/software/coldfusion/?promoid=home_prod_cf_082403

Tools & Filters

Nikto	1120
	10797

Manual Testing Notes

Credit

Felix Huber - huberfelixwebtopia.de -

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