CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2204

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in Macromedia ColdFusion MX 6.0 and 6.1 application server allows local users to perform unauthorized activities and obtain administrative passwords by creating CFML scripts that use CreateObject or CFOBJECT.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential privilege escalation by a local user, which could lead to server compromise and access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to disable the CreateObject function and CFOBJECT tag if not needed, and apply appropriate security patches provided by the vendor.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Macromedia ColdFusion MX 6.0 and 6.1 application server, when running with the CreateObject function or CFOBJECT tag enabled, allows local users to conduct unauthorized activities and obtain administrative passwords by creating CFML scripts that use CreateObject or CFOBJECT.

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