CVE-2023-26359: Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Published Mar 23, 2023
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Updated

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018 Update 15 (and earlier) and 2021 Update 5 (and earlier) are affected by a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Other sources

Adobe ColdFusion contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that could result in code execution in the context of the current user.

CISA

Affected Software

23 affected components
Adobe ColdFusion
Adobe ColdFusion=2018
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update10
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update11
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update12
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update13
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update14
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update15
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update5
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update6
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update7
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update8
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update9
Adobe ColdFusion=2021
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update5

Remediation

Information

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Mar 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 21, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-26359?

CVE-2023-26359 is a vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion that allows for code execution by exploiting the deserialization of untrusted data.

2

How does the Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability work?

The vulnerability occurs due to a flaw in the deserialization process of untrusted data, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26359?

CVE-2023-26359 has a severity rating of critical.

4

How can I fix the Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability?

To fix the vulnerability, Adobe has released a security update. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Adobe ColdFusion as soon as possible.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-26359?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-26359 on Adobe's official security bulletin at the following link: <a href='https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-25.html'>https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-25.html</a>

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