CVE-2022-38420
CVE-2022-38420 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 44% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 44% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by a Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability that could result in application denial-of-service by gaining access to start/stop arbitrary services. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38420?
- Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by a Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability that could result in application denial-of-service by gaining access to start/stop arbitrary services. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38420?
- CVE-2022-38420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-38420 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38420?
- CVE-2022-38420 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38420?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-38420 published?
- CVE-2022-38420 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (20)
- 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: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:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:2021:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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