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ColdFusion Debug Mode

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Get ColdFusion Debug Information

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It is possible to see the ColdFusion Debug Information
by appending ?Mode=debug at the end of the request
(like GET /index.cfm?Mode=debug).

4.5 and 5.0 are definitely concerned (probably in
addition older versions).

The Debug Information usually contain sensitive data such
as Template Path or Server Version.

Solution: Enter a IP (e.g. 127.0.0.1) in the Debug Settings
within the ColdFusion Admin.

Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 Felix Huber

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