CVE-2023-38205 Adobe ColdFusion Improper Access Control

Exploited in the wild High 7.5 Published 14 Sep 2023 Updated 21 Oct 2025

Attackers can bypass access controls to reach administrative endpoints in Adobe ColdFusion without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild: Since 20 Jul 2023
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-38205?

CVE-2023-38205 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion, published on 14 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018u18 (and earlier), 2021u8 (and earlier) and 2023u2 (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.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38205?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38205?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38205 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 10 Aug 2023.

Is CVE-2023-38205 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2023-38205 in the wild since at least 20 Jul 2023.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

All Adobe Coldfusion vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-76wh-rggp-rxxq.