CVE-2023-44352
MediumExploitedAdobe ColdFusion versions 2023.5 (and earlier) and 2021.11 (and earlier) are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Published Nov 15, 2023 · Updated Oct 29, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-44352 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.1 v3.1) affecting ColdFusion (Adobe).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 26, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including ColdFusion 2021.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
6.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
85%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.5 (and earlier) and 2021.11 (and earlier) are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If an unauthenticated attacker is able to convince a victim to visit a URL referencing a vulnerable page, malicious JavaScript content may be executed within the context of the victim's browser.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 26, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ColdFusionAdobe | 2021, 2021-update1, 2021-update10, 2021-update11, 2021-update2, 2021-update3, 2021-update4, 2021-update5 | 2021 |
Patched Releases
ColdFusion
2021
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 15, 2023
Last updated
Oct 29, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 26, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-54.html
- advisoryhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb23-66.html
- advisoryhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/audition/apsb23-64.html
- advisoryhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-52.html
- advisoryhttps://www.cisecurity.org/advisory/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-adobe-products-could-allow-for-arbitrary-code-execution_2023-133
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.5 (and earlier) and 2021.11 (and earlier) are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Affected: ColdFusion (Adobe) versions 2021, 2021-update1, 2021-update10, 2021-update11, 2021-update2, 2021-update3, 2021-update4, 2021-update5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 26, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including ColdFusion 2021.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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