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Vulnerability record · CVE-1999-0455 · published 25 December 1999

CVE-1999-0455: Allaire coldfusion server vulnerability

Allaire · Coldfusion Server

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.

7.5 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 5.8% · top 7.1%
7.5CVSS 2.0 base score
5.8%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/115 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/115 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-1999-0455), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.