CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0535

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Example applications in ColdFusion Server 4.x do not properly restrict access from outside the local host's domain, allowing remote attackers to upload, read, or execute files by spoofing the 'HTTP Host' variable.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to sensitive files or server functions, potentially leading to serious data security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update ColdFusion Server to the latest version and implement additional security measures to restrict access to applications only from trusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Example applications (Exampleapps) in ColdFusion Server 4.x do not properly restrict prevent access from outside the local host's domain, which allows remote attackers to conduct upload, read, or execute files by spoofing the "HTTP Host" (CGI.Host) variable in (1) the "Web Publish" example script, and (2) the "Email" example script.

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