CVE-2023-38205: Adobe ColdFusion Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Published Jul 20, 2023
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Updated

Adobe ColdFusion contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows for a security feature bypass.

Other sources

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.

Affected Software

31 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-update18
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=2021-update7
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update8
Adobe ColdFusion=2023
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions for Adobe ColdFusion. If vendor mitigations are unavailable, discontinue use of Adobe ColdFusion. Affected versions: 2018u18 (and earlier), 2021u8 (and earlier), 2023u2 (and earlier).

Event History

Jul 20, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Sep 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 23, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:58 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:59 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-38205.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38205?

The severity of CVE-2023-38205 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2023-38205?

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018u18 (and earlier), 2021u8 (and earlier), and 2023u2 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-38205.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-38205?

CVE-2023-38205 can result in a security feature bypass, allowing an attacker to access the administration CFM and CFC endpoints.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38205?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38205 at the following reference: [link](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-47.html).

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