STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Adobe ColdFusion Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

ColdFusion must have notifications enabled when a server update is available.

DISA Rule

SV-279101r1171077_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-279101

Group Title

SRG-APP-000456-AS-000266

Rule Version

APAS-CF-000940

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

If the ColdFusion server has access to a patch repository:

1. From the Admin Console Landing Screen, navigate to Package Manager >> Settings.

2. Enable "Check for updates every" by checking the box.

3. Enter a value greater than 0 in the "Days" field to define the update check interval.

4. Enter at least one valid email address in the "If updates are available, send email notification to" field.

5. Click "Submit Changes" to save the configuration.

If the ColdFusion server does NOT have access to a patch repository:

1. Develop and maintain documented procedures describing how update notifications will be received.

2. Enroll all administrators in the Adobe automated patch notification service.

3. Retain a copy of the verification or confirmation email demonstrating enrollment.

Check Contents

Verify that the ColdFusion server is configured to notify administrators when updates are available, either automatically or through a documented manual process.

1. Confirm whether the ColdFusion server has access to either the Adobe patch repository or an internally maintained patch repository. This can be verified by interviewing the system administrator or reviewing ColdFusion baseline documentation.

2. If the server has access to a patch repository, from the Admin Console Landing Screen, navigate to Package Manager >> Settings.

3. Verify the following settings:
- "Check for updates every" is enabled (checked).
- A positive integer value (1 or greater) is entered for days.
- At least one valid email address is entered in "If updates are available, send email notification to" field.

If any of these conditions are not met, this is a finding.

4. If the server does NOT have access to a patch repository, verify that a documented notification process exists describing how administrators are informed of available patches. Administrators are enrolled in the Adobe automated patch notification service.

5. To confirm enrollment, request a verification email or a recent patch notification email from Adobe.

If no documented notification process exists, or administrators are not enrolled in Adobe's notification service, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-279101

Documentable

False

Rule Version

APAS-CF-000940

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that the ColdFusion server is configured to notify administrators when updates are available, either automatically or through a documented manual process.

1. Confirm whether the ColdFusion server has access to either the Adobe patch repository or an internally maintained patch repository. This can be verified by interviewing the system administrator or reviewing ColdFusion baseline documentation.

2. If the server has access to a patch repository, from the Admin Console Landing Screen, navigate to Package Manager >> Settings.

3. Verify the following settings:
- "Check for updates every" is enabled (checked).
- A positive integer value (1 or greater) is entered for days.
- At least one valid email address is entered in "If updates are available, send email notification to" field.

If any of these conditions are not met, this is a finding.

4. If the server does NOT have access to a patch repository, verify that a documented notification process exists describing how administrators are informed of available patches. Administrators are enrolled in the Adobe automated patch notification service.

5. To confirm enrollment, request a verification email or a recent patch notification email from Adobe.

If no documented notification process exists, or administrators are not enrolled in Adobe's notification service, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5724