CVE-2001-0535 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass host restrictions in ColdFusion example scripts to upload, read, or execute files by spoofing the HTTP Host header.
- 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-2001-0535?
CVE-2001-0535 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0535?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Macromedia Coldfusion Server.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0535?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0535 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-2001-0535 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0535 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4pfw-m3q5-m9v8.