How severe is CVE-2002-1700?

CVE-2002-1700 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1700 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1700?

CVE-2002-1700 primarily affects Macromedia Coldfusion. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1700?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1700 published?

CVE-2002-1700 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1700

CVE-2002-1700 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Coldfusion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Macromedia Coldfusion
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in the missing template handler in Macromedia ColdFusion MX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting script into the HTTP request for the name of a template, which is not filtered in the resulting 404 error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1700?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in the missing template handler in Macromedia ColdFusion MX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting script into the HTTP request for the name of a template, which is not filtered in the resulting 404 error message.
How severe is CVE-2002-1700?: CVE-2002-1700 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1700 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1700?: CVE-2002-1700 primarily affects Macromedia Coldfusion. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1700?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1700 published?: CVE-2002-1700 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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