How severe is CVE-2023-44355?

CVE-2023-44355 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-44355 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44355?

CVE-2023-44355 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44355?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-44355 published?

CVE-2023-44355 was published on 2023-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44355

CVE-2023-44355 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 47% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 47% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
Published: 2023-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.5 (and earlier) and 2021.11 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to impact a minor integrity feature. Exploitation of this issue does require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44355?: Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.5 (and earlier) and 2021.11 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to impact a minor integrity feature. Exploitation of this issue does require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2023-44355?: CVE-2023-44355 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-44355 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44355?: CVE-2023-44355 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44355?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-44355 published?: CVE-2023-44355 was published on 2023-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-52.html

Affected products (19)

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