How severe is CVE-1999-0760?

CVE-1999-0760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-0760 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0760?

CVE-1999-0760 primarily affects Allaire Coldfusion Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0760?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-0760 published?

CVE-1999-0760 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0760

CVE-1999-0760 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Allaire Coldfusion Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Allaire Coldfusion Server
Published: 2001-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Undocumented ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML) tags and functions in the ColdFusion Administrator allow users to gain additional privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0760?: Undocumented ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML) tags and functions in the ColdFusion Administrator allow users to gain additional privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-0760?: CVE-1999-0760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0760 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0760?: CVE-1999-0760 primarily affects Allaire Coldfusion Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0760?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-0760 published?: CVE-1999-0760 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:allaire:coldfusion_server:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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