CVE-2023-44353 ColdFusion WDDX Deserialization Gadgets

Critical 9.8 Published 17 Nov 2023 Updated 4 Sep 2024

Attackers can achieve arbitrary code execution in Adobe ColdFusion via unsafe deserialization of untrusted data without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-44353?

CVE-2023-44353 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion, published on 17 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.5 (and earlier) and 2021.11 (and earlier) are affected by an Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability that could result in Arbitrary code execution. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44353?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44353?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44353 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2023-44353 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-44353 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

All Adobe Coldfusion vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g46m-g2gp-9x28.