CVE-2023-29301

Name: CVE-2023-29301
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-12T16:15:11.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 29.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29301 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018u16 (and earlier), 2021u6 (and earlier) and 2023.0.0.330468 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to impact the confidentiality of the user. EPSS estimates a 29.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018u16 (and earlier), 2021u6 (and earlier) and 2023.0.0.330468 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to impact the confidentiality of the user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

29.10%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	>= 2023, <= 2023.0.0.330468
Adobe	Coldfusion	2018
Adobe	Coldfusion	2021

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-40.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-40.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29301?

How severe is CVE-2023-29301?

CVE-2023-29301 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 29.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29301?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST