CVE-2002-0576

CVE-2002-0576 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Allaire Coldfusion Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

ColdFusion 5.0 and earlier on Windows systems allows remote attackers to determine the absolute pathname of .cfm or .dbm files via an HTTP request that contains an MS-DOS device name such as NUL, which leaks the pathname in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0576?
ColdFusion 5.0 and earlier on Windows systems allows remote attackers to determine the absolute pathname of .cfm or .dbm files via an HTTP request that contains an MS-DOS device name such as NUL, which leaks the pathname in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2002-0576?
CVE-2002-0576 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0576 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0576?
CVE-2002-0576 primarily affects Allaire Coldfusion Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0576?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0576 published?
CVE-2002-0576 was published on 2002-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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