CVE-2023-38205

Known Exploited
ColdFusion Bypass - Vulnerability disclosure in ColdFusion | BYPASS CVE-2023-29298

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 94.30% 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/apsb23-47.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38205?
CVE-2023-38205 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38205?
To fix CVE-2023-38205, 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-2023-38205 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2023-38205 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-2023-38205?
CVE-2023-38205 affects Adobe ColdFusion.
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