| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 6.3 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe ColdFusion. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-38205. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Adobe ColdFusion (Programming Language Software) (version now known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:
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.
The weakness was released 09/14/2023 as apsb23-47. The advisory is shared at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-38205 since 07/13/2023. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.
It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 07/20/2023 with a due date of 08/10/2023:
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (794). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.adobe.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔍VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
CNA Vector (Adobe Systems Incorporated): 🔍
CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Access controlCWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔍
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Status: Attacked
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
07/13/2023 🔍09/14/2023 🔍
09/14/2023 🔍
01/24/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: adobe.comAdvisory: apsb23-47
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2023-38205 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38205
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-239721
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 09/14/2023 10:32Updated: 01/24/2025 04:43
Changes: 09/14/2023 10:32 (49), 04/29/2024 09:15 (26), 06/09/2024 03:56 (3), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 01/24/2025 04:43 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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