CVE-2005-4342

CVE-2005-4342 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

ColdFusion Sandbox on Adobe (formerly Macromedia) ColdFusion MX 6.0, 6.1, 6.1 with JRun, and 7.0 does not throw an exception if the SecurityManager is disabled, which might allow remote attackers to "bypass security controls," aka "JRun Clustered Sandbox Security Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4342?
ColdFusion Sandbox on Adobe (formerly Macromedia) ColdFusion MX 6.0, 6.1, 6.1 with JRun, and 7.0 does not throw an exception if the SecurityManager is disabled, which might allow remote attackers to "bypass security controls," aka "JRun Clustered Sandbox Security Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2005-4342?
CVE-2005-4342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4342 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4342?
CVE-2005-4342 primarily affects Macromedia Coldfusion. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4342?
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-2005-4342 published?
CVE-2005-4342 was published on 2005-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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