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CVE-2023-26360

Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization of Untrusted Data

8.6 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 97.3%
  1. Published23 Mar 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV15 Mar 2023
  3. Remediation due5 Apr 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Adobe ColdFusion contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 15 Mar 2023Federal remediation due: 5 Apr 2023

Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018 Update 15 (and earlier) and 2021 Update 5 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Adobe Coldfusion2018 · 2021

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-26360 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-26360 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 15 Mar 2023.

How severe is CVE-2023-26360?

CVE-2023-26360 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated high. EPSS estimates a 97.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-26360?

Affected products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26360?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.