CVE-1999-0455 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can read or delete server files via the Expression Evaluator sample application due to improper access restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0455?
CVE-1999-0455 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Expression Evaluator sample application in ColdFusion allows remote attackers to read or delete files on the server via exprcalc.cfm, which does not restrict access to the server properly.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0455?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Allaire Coldfusion Server.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0455?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0455 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-1999-0455 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0455 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-68jc-r2qv-937x.