Vulnerability identifier: #VU78462

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38206

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ColdFusion
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2023 Update 2, 2023 Update 1, 2023, 2021 Update 8, 2021 Update 7, 2021 Update 6, 2021 - 2021 Update 5, 2018 Update 18, 2018 Update 17, 2018 Update 16, 2018 - 2018 Update 15

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-47.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.