CVE-2023-38206

Name: CVE-2023-38206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-14T08:15:07.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38206 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 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 resulting in a low-confidentiality impact. EPSS estimates a 0.64% 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 resulting in a low-confidentiality impact. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38206?

How severe is CVE-2023-38206?

CVE-2023-38206 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38206?

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