Is CVE-2023-38205 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-38205 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-38205 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-38205 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38205?

CVE-2023-38205 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-38205

Published: July 20, 2023

EPSS:94.31%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 a flaw related to improper access control, which allows attackers to bypass security features. With an EPSS score of 0.94310, there is a very high likelihood that this vulnerability will be exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is part of CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its confirmed exploitation. The nature of the flaw suggests it could be remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

It is crucial to apply the latest security updates and patches for Adobe ColdFusion. Additionally, review and strengthen access control policies within ColdFusion deployments.

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-2023-38205 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-2023-38205 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.