CVE-2023-38205KEV · OVERDUECWE-284

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

High · published September 14, 2023

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.5. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 100.0th percentile for exploit probability.

1171
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
100%
Percentile
100.0
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion could let attackers waltz right into your admin endpoints without breaking a sweat — no user interaction needed! ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can just stroll behind the counter and grab the chef's special recipe without a single question asked. It’s a recipe for disaster as sensitive administrative areas are left unguarded! An attacker armed with this access could wreak havoc, potentially stealing sensitive information or manipulating server configurations. This isn't just a casual inconvenience; it's a direct line to your critical data!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can just stroll behind the counter and grab the chef's special recipe without a single question asked. It’s a recipe for disaster as sensitive administrative areas are left unguarded! This Improper Access Control vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion allows unauthorized access to CFM and CFC endpoints, letting attackers bypass security features that should keep them out.

What to do

An attacker armed with this access could wreak havoc, potentially stealing sensitive information or manipulating server configurations. This isn't just a casual inconvenience; it's a direct line to your critical data! To protect yourself, you should immediately upgrade to the latest versions of ColdFusion: 2018u19, 2021u9, or 2023u3. Additionally, audit your access control measures to ensure that only authorized users can reach those sensitive endpoints. You’ve got this! With these steps, you can fortify your security and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.99764 · 100.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2023-09-14T07:40Z
KEV added
2023-07-20 · due 2023-08-10
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 SEP 07:40Z
    ColdFusion Bypass - Vulnerability disclosure in ColdFusion | BYPASS CVE-2023-29298
    cvelistv5
  • 20 JUL 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Aug 10
    kev