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Is CVE-2023-29298 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 20 Jul 2023

Gociux · Adobe ColdFusion · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2023-29298, Adobe ColdFusion Improper Access Control Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 20 Jul 2023, 8 days after it was published. It affects Adobe ColdFusion. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 20 Jul 2023
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity7.5CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due10 Aug 2023BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

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

VendorAdobe (83 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductColdFusion
VulnerabilityAdobe ColdFusion Improper Access Control Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-284
Published12 Jul 2023
Added to KEV20 Jul 2023
Reported by (CNA)adobe

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for ColdFusion in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Adobe CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 12 Jul 2023.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Adobe.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2023-29298 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-29298 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 20 Jul 2023, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2023-29298 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29298?

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check Adobe's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected ColdFusion and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in July 2023 · Adobe scorecard · act-now radar.

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