Vulnerability identifier: #VU73597

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26360

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

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 attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2021 Update 5, 2018 - 2018 Update 15, 2016 - 2016 Update 17

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-25.html
http://attackerkb.com/topics/1iRdvtUgtW/cve-2023-26359/rapid7-analysis
http://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/03/21/etr-rapid7-observed-exploitation-of-adobe-coldfusion/

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.