CVE-2023-38203
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CVE-2023-38203 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 97.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Coldfusion | 2018 |
| Adobe | Coldfusion | 2021 |
| Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 |
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-41.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-41.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-38203Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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