CVE-1999-0455

ColdFusion Server - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Delete via Expression Evaluator Sample

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0455.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a path traversal vulnerability in ColdFusion's ExprCalc.cfm to read, delete, or upload arbitrary files on the server. By manipulating the OpenFilePath parameter, an attacker can access sensitive files or execute malicious ColdFusion scripts.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
remotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19093

This exploit leverages a path traversal vulnerability in ColdFusion's ExprCalc.cfm to read, delete, or upload arbitrary files on the server. By manipulating the OpenFilePath parameter, an attacker can access sensitive files or execute malicious ColdFusion scripts.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Adobe ColdFusion (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable ColdFusion server · Knowledge of the target file paths
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/115

Scores

EPSS 0.0548
EPSS Percentile 91.7%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
allaire/coldfusion_server 4.0
Published Dec 25, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026