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CVE-2023-29298: Adobe ColdFusion Improper Access Control Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jul 12 2023(Updated: )

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018u16 (and earlier), 2021u6 (and earlier) and 2023.0.0.330468 (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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe ColdFusion=2018
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update1
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=2018-update10
Adobe ColdFusion=2021
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update13
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update12
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update11
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update14
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update5
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update15
Adobe ColdFusion=2018-update16
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update6
Adobe ColdFusion>=2023<=2023.0.0.330468

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-29298?

    CVE-2023-29298 is an Improper Access Control vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion.

  • Which versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2023-29298?

    Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018u16 (and earlier), 2021u6 (and earlier), and 2023.0.0.330468 (and earlier) are affected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-29298?

    CVE-2023-29298 has a severity rating of 7, which is considered high.

  • How can this vulnerability be exploited?

    An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security features and gain unauthorized access to the administration CFM and CFC endpoints.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29298?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-29298 at the following link: [Adobe Security Bulletin APSB23-40](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-40.html).

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