What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-26360?

CVE-2023-26360 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 97.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-26360?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-26360. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 97.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-26360?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-26360. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Coldfusion CVE-2023-26360

HIGH

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2023-03-23 psirt@adobe.com

Authentication Bypass RCE Adobe Coldfusion

8.6

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: adobe

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-284 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: In CISA KEV with patch available.

Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV) Patch available 97.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. 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. Affected products include: Adobe Coldfusion.

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Severity by source

Vendor (adobe) PRIMARY 8.6 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (adobe) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: adobe

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Jul 14, 2026 - 04:22 CISA

CVE Published

Mar 23, 2023 - 20:15 cve.org

HIGH 8.6

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

97.3%

Top 0% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

CISA KEV

EPSS POC (3)

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV Yes

Public POC Yes

EPSS 97.3%

Patch available Yes

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

In CISA KEV with patch available

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Immediate

Exploitation· derived

Active

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact· derived

High

Priority Score

225

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: +50

EPSS: +97

CVSS: +43

PoC: +20

Weaponized: +15

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

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:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Advisories & patches

PATCH https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-25.html REF https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-26360

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