How severe is CVE-2004-2204?

CVE-2004-2204 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2204 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2204?

CVE-2004-2204 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-2004-2204?

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-2004-2204 published?

CVE-2004-2204 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2204

CVE-2004-2204 is a high-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Coldfusion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Coldfusion
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Macromedia ColdFusion MX 6.0 and 6.1 application server, when running with the CreateObject function or CFOBJECT tag enabled, allows local users to conduct unauthorized activities and obtain administrative passwords by creating CFML scripts that use CreateObject or CFOBJECT.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2204?: Macromedia ColdFusion MX 6.0 and 6.1 application server, when running with the CreateObject function or CFOBJECT tag enabled, allows local users to conduct unauthorized activities and obtain administrative passwords by creating CFML scripts that use CreateObject or CFOBJECT.
How severe is CVE-2004-2204?: CVE-2004-2204 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2204 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2204?: CVE-2004-2204 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-2004-2204?: 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-2004-2204 published?: CVE-2004-2204 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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