How severe is CVE-2004-2505?

CVE-2004-2505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2505?

CVE-2004-2505 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-2004-2505?

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

When was CVE-2004-2505 published?

CVE-2004-2505 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2505

CVE-2004-2505 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Coldfusion 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th 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 before 6.1 does not restrict the size of error messages, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) by sending repeated GET or POST requests that trigger error messages that use long strings of data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2505?: Macromedia ColdFusion MX before 6.1 does not restrict the size of error messages, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) by sending repeated GET or POST requests that trigger error messages that use long strings of data.
How severe is CVE-2004-2505?: CVE-2004-2505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2505?: CVE-2004-2505 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-2004-2505?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2505 published?: CVE-2004-2505 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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