CVE-2023-26360
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAdobe 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.
Published Dec 13, 2023 · Updated Oct 21, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-26360 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting ColdFusion (Adobe).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 14, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
97%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 15, 2023 | Apr 5, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 14, 2023 | Apr 5, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 15, 2023 | Apr 5, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 15, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
23 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ColdFusionAdobe | 2018, 2018-update1, 2018-update10, 2018-update11, 2018-update12, 2018-update13, 2018-update14, 2018-update15 | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 14, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 15, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 15, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 15, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Dec 13, 2023
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
- advisoryhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb23-72.html
- advisoryhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb23-68.html
- advisoryhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb23-70.html
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-47063
- advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-26360
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: ColdFusion (Adobe) versions 2018, 2018-update1, 2018-update10, 2018-update11, 2018-update12, 2018-update13, 2018-update14, 2018-update15. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 14, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Mar 15, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 5, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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