Is CVE-2023-29300 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-29300 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-29300 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-29300 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29300?

CVE-2023-29300 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-29300

Published: January 8, 2024

EPSS:93.80%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Adobe ColdFusion contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows for code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Adobe ColdFusion contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows for code execution.

Added to KEV: 2024-01-08Federal patch deadline: 2024-01-29⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

This deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion allows for code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.93799 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in the KEV catalog confirms active exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. Attackers can achieve code execution through deserialization of untrusted data.

Recommended Action

Organizations should apply the latest security updates and patches for Adobe ColdFusion. Implement secure deserialization practices and validate all incoming data.

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-2023-29300 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-2023-29300 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.