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CVE-2023-38205

Adobe ColdFusion Improper Access Control

7.5 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 99.8%
  1. Published14 Sept 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV20 Jul 2023
  3. Remediation due10 Aug 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Adobe ColdFusion contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows for a security feature bypass.

Added to KEV: 20 Jul 2023Federal remediation due: 10 Aug 2023

Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018u18 (and earlier), 2021u8 (and earlier) and 2023u2 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access the administration CFM and CFC endpoints. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Adobe Coldfusion2018 · 2021 · 2023

Remediation

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

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-38205 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-38205 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 20 Jul 2023.

How severe is CVE-2023-38205?

CVE-2023-38205 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 99.8% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-38205?

Affected products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38205?

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.