CVE-2023-38205
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
94.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-07-20
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-08-10
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-09-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-38205?
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.
Is CVE-2023-38205 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-38205 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2023-08-10.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-38205?
CVE-2023-38205 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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