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CVE-2018-4923: Adobe Connect allows remote file deletion

CVE-2018-4923 · published 8 years ago

Summary

Versions of Adobe Connect up to 9.7 let an attacker run operating system commands through the program. This can be used to delete files on the server without authorization. Apply the latest Adobe Connect update or patch to stop this behavior.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
adobe	connect	<= 9.7 `cpe:2.3:a:adobe:connect::::::::`

Original advisory text

Adobe Connect versions 9.7 and earlier have an exploitable OS Command Injection. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary file deletion.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103391 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040523 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/connect/apsb18-06.html Vendor Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal 60 days

Not known to be exploited
Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

9.1 Critical

Exploitation

8% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-78OS Command Injection

Timeline

Published19 May 2018

Updated15 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2018-4923 · NVD

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