CVE-2023-29298: Coldfusion Improper Access Control (CVSS 7.5)

CVE-2023-29298 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018u16 (and earlier), 2021u6 (and earlier) and 2023.0.0.330468 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access the administration CFM and CFC endpoints. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018u16 (and earlier), 2021u6 (and earlier) and 2023.0.0.330468 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access the administration CFM and CFC endpoints. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Metrics

• CVSS: 3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
• EPSS Probability: 99.75% (100.0th percentile)

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 10, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

• CWE-284

Affected Software

References

• Vendor Advisory
• Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

• Published: Jul 12, 2023
• Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
• Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29298?

How severe is CVE-2023-29298?

CVE-2023-29298 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29298?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.