How severe is CVE-2005-4343?

CVE-2005-4343 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4343 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4343?

CVE-2005-4343 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-2005-4343?

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

When was CVE-2005-4343 published?

CVE-2005-4343 was published on 2005-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4343

CVE-2005-4343 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: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Coldfusion
Published: 2005-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Adobe (formerly Macromedia) ColdFusion MX 6.0, 6.1, 6.1 with JRun, and 7.0 allows remote attackers to attach arbitrary files and send mail via a crafted Subject field, which is not properly handled by the CFMAIL tag in applications that use ColdFusion, aka "CFMAIL injection Vulnerability".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4343?: Adobe (formerly Macromedia) ColdFusion MX 6.0, 6.1, 6.1 with JRun, and 7.0 allows remote attackers to attach arbitrary files and send mail via a crafted Subject field, which is not properly handled by the CFMAIL tag in applications that use ColdFusion, aka "CFMAIL injection Vulnerability".
How severe is CVE-2005-4343?: CVE-2005-4343 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4343 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4343?: CVE-2005-4343 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-2005-4343?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4343 published?: CVE-2005-4343 was published on 2005-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:6.1:*:enterprise_with_jrun:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:6.1:*:j2ee_application_server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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