CVE-2023-38206: ColdFusion Improper Access Control Bypass to Admin Endpoints
CVE-2023-38206 Published on September 14, 2023
ColdFusion | Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
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 resulting in a low-confidentiality impact. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-38206 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small 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-2023-38206 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-38206
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Affected Versions
Adobe ColdFusion:- Before and including cf2023U2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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