CVE-2002-1309

CVE-2002-1309 is a high-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Coldfusion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the error-handling mechanism for the IIS ISAPI handler in Macromedia ColdFusion 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary via an HTTP GET request with a long .cfm file name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1309?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the error-handling mechanism for the IIS ISAPI handler in Macromedia ColdFusion 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary via an HTTP GET request with a long .cfm file name.
How severe is CVE-2002-1309?
CVE-2002-1309 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1309 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1309?
CVE-2002-1309 affects Macromedia Coldfusion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1309?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1309 published?
CVE-2002-1309 was published on 2002-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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