Is CVE-2023-29298 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-29298 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-29298 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-29298 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29298?

CVE-2023-29298 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-29298

Published: July 20, 2023

EPSS:94.29%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Adobe ColdFusion contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows for a security feature bypass.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe ColdFusion Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Adobe ColdFusion contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows for a security feature bypass.

Added to KEV: 2023-07-20Federal patch deadline: 2023-08-10

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Adobe ColdFusion contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows for a security feature bypass. The high EPSS score of 0.94290 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent security concern.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates and patches for Adobe ColdFusion. Review and strengthen access control configurations to prevent unauthorized bypasses.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-29298 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2023-29298 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.