CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0477

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Very high risk
5.33%

92th percentile - higher than 92% of all known CVEs

Summary

The Expression Evaluator in the ColdFusion Application Server allows a remote attacker to upload files to the server via openfile.cfm, which does not restrict access to the server properly.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files to the server, potentially leading to further attacks or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to block access to openfile.cfm or implement proper authorization mechanisms to prevent unauthorized file uploads.

Original NVD description (English source)

The Expression Evaluator in the ColdFusion Application Server allows a remote attacker to upload files to the server via openfile.cfm, which does not restrict access to the server properly.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS