Adobe ColdFusion RCE via Improper Access Control (CVE-2023-26360)
CVE-2023-26360 Published on March 23, 2023
Adobe ColdFusion Improper Access Control Arbitrary code execution
Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018 Update 15 (and earlier) and 2021 Update 5 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Adobe ColdFusion Improper Access Control Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Adobe ColdFusion contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by April 5, 2023: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-26360 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors in an automatable fashion. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2023-26360 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-26360
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Affected Versions
Adobe ColdFusion:- Version unspecified, <= CF2018U15 is affected.
- Version unspecified, <= CF2021U5 is affected.
- Version unspecified, <= None is affected.
Exploit Probability
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