CVE-2023-38203

Known Exploited
Analysis CVE-2023-29300 Bypass: Adobe ColdFusion Pre-Auth RCE

Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018u17 (and earlier), 2021u7 (and earlier) and 2023u1 (and earlier) are affected by a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability that could result in Arbitrary code execution. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 94.26% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe ColdFusion
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-41.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38203?
CVE-2023-38203 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38203?
To fix CVE-2023-38203, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-38203 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2023-38203 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-38203?
CVE-2023-38203 affects Adobe ColdFusion.
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