CVE-2023-26360
Detail
Description
Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018 Update 15 (and earlier) and 2021 Update 5 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Metrics
CVSS Version 4.0
CVSS Version 3.x
CVSS Version 2.0
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
NVD assessment
not yet provided.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS 2.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
NVD assessment
not yet provided.
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This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference
CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known
Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
Vulnerability Name
Date Added
Due Date
Required Action
Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
03/15/2023
04/05/2023
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Weakness Enumeration
CWE-ID
CWE Name
Source
NVD-CWE-Other
Other
NIST
CWE-284
Improper Access Control
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Change History
12 change records found show changes
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
6/17/2026 1:43:10 AM
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SSVC
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CVE Modified by Adobe Systems Incorporated
6/17/2026 1:43:10 AM
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Affected
[{"vendor":"Adobe","product":"ColdFusion","versions":[{"version":"unspecified","lessThanOrEqual":"CF2018U15","versionType":"custom","status":"affected"},{"version":"unspecified","lessThanOrEqual":"CF2021U5","versionType":"custom","status":"affected"},{"version":"unspecified","lessThanOrEqual":"None","versionType":"custom","status":"affected"}]}]
Modified Analysis by NIST
10/23/2025 7:12:47 AM
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Reference Type
CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-26360 Types: Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 8:18:16 PM
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Reference
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-26360
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 4:19:24 PM
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Reference
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-26360
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 3:19:59 PM
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Reference
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-26360
Modified Analysis by NIST
2/13/2025 12:30:09 PM
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CVE Modified by CVE
11/21/2024 2:51:11 AM
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Reference
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172079/Adobe-ColdFusion-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Added
Reference
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-25.html
Modified Analysis by NIST
6/28/2024 9:41:32 AM
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CWE
NIST NVD-CWE-Other
Changed
Reference Type
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172079/Adobe-ColdFusion-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html No Types Assigned
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172079/Adobe-ColdFusion-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
CVE Modified by Adobe Systems Incorporated
5/14/2024 8:37:52 AM
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CVE Modified by Adobe Systems Incorporated
5/01/2023 2:15:49 PM
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Reference
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172079/Adobe-ColdFusion-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html [No Types Assigned]
Initial Analysis by NIST
3/28/2023 9:01:03 AM
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CVSS V3.1
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Added
CPE Configuration
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update10:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update11:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update12:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update13:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update14:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update15:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update7:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update8:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2018:update9:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
Changed
Reference Type
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-25.html No Types Assigned
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-25.html Patch, Vendor Advisory
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry: CVE-2023-26360 NVD
Published Date: 03/23/2023 NVD
Last Modified: 06/17/2026
Source: Adobe Systems Incorporated