CVE-2023-38205

Name: CVE-2023-38205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-14T08:15:07.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38205 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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

99.73%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 10, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	2018
Adobe	Coldfusion	2021
Adobe	Coldfusion	2023

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-47.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-47.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-38205Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38205?

How severe is CVE-2023-38205?

CVE-2023-38205 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38205?

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