Actively exploited · Published Mar 23, 2023 · Assigned by adobe
CVE-2023-26359Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization of Untrusted Data Arbitrary code execution
Critical 9.8 Exploited
In plain English
A critical-severity unsafe deserialization in ColdFusion from Adobe. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on August 21, 2023). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 17.0% (higher than 97% of all known vulnerabilities). Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Sep 11, 2023.
Official description
Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018 Update 15 (and earlier) and 2021 Update 5 (and earlier) are affected by a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | ColdFusion | unspecified – through CF2018U15, CF2021U5unspecified – through None |
Weakness: CWE-502 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H