What is CVE-2001-1514?

ColdFusion 4.5 and 5, when running on Windows with the advanced security sandbox type set to "operating system," does not properly pass security context to (1) child processes created with and (2) child processes that call the CreateProcess function and are executed with or end with the CFX extension, which allows attackers to execute programs with the permissions of the System account.

How severe is CVE-2001-1514?

CVE-2001-1514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-1514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1514?

CVE-2001-1514 primarily affects Macromedia Coldfusion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1514?

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-2001-1514 published?

CVE-2001-1514 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1514

CVE-2001-1514 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Coldfusion 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: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Coldfusion
Published: 2001-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ColdFusion 4.5 and 5, when running on Windows with the advanced security sandbox type set to "operating system," does not properly pass security context to (1) child processes created with <CFEXECUTE> and (2) child processes that call the CreateProcess function and are executed with <CFOBJECT> or end with the CFX extension, which allows attackers to execute programs with the permissions of the System account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1514?: ColdFusion 4.5 and 5, when running on Windows with the advanced security sandbox type set to "operating system," does not properly pass security context to (1) child processes created with <CFEXECUTE> and (2) child processes that call the CreateProcess function and are executed with <CFOBJECT> or end with the CFX extension, which allows attackers to execute programs with the permissions of the System account.
How severe is CVE-2001-1514?: CVE-2001-1514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-1514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1514?: CVE-2001-1514 primarily affects Macromedia Coldfusion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1514?: 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-2001-1514 published?: CVE-2001-1514 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.macromedia.com/v1/Handlers/index.cfm?ID=22263

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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