CVE-2023-29300: Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2023
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Updated

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

Other sources

Adobe ColdFusion contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows for code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

27 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-update16
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
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update6
Adobe ColdFusion=2023
Adobe ColdFusion>=2023<=2023.0.0.330468

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of Adobe ColdFusion if mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Jul 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 8, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Sep 27, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:09 PM
Oct 1, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:11 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for Adobe ColdFusion?

The vulnerability ID for Adobe ColdFusion is CVE-2023-29300.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29300?

The severity of CVE-2023-29300 is critical.

3

Which versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2023-29300?

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018u16 (and earlier), 2021u6 (and earlier), and 2023.0.0.330468 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-29300.

4

What is the impact of the vulnerability CVE-2023-29300?

The vulnerability CVE-2023-29300 could result in arbitrary code execution.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-29300?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-29300, update Adobe ColdFusion to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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