The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has taken a proactive step in enhancing its cybersecurity efforts by adding a newly discovered vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This update comes as a response to evidence of ongoing active exploitation. The added vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-26359 and related to Adobe ColdFusion, involves the deserialization of untrusted data. These types of vulnerabilities are frequently targeted by malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks, particularly to the federal enterprise.
Furthermore, to better manage and address these vulnerabilities, CISA introduced the Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01, which aims to reduce the substantial risk associated with known exploited vulnerabilities. This directive established the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, serving as a dynamic list of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that carry high risk.
At the same time, this catalog plays a vital role in safeguarding federal enterprises against active threats. It requires Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate identified vulnerabilities within specific timeframes to protect their networks from potential cyber threats.
While the Binding Operational Directive 22-01 primarily applies to FCEB agencies, CISA emphasizes the importance for all organizations to address these vulnerabilities promptly as part of their vulnerability management practices.
By prioritizing the timely remediation of vulnerabilities listed in the catalog, organizations can significantly reduce their exposure to cyberattacks. CISA’s commitment to regularly updating the catalog with vulnerabilities meeting specified criteria demonstrates its dedication to staying ahead of evolving threats and ensuring the cybersecurity of various entities.
