CVE-2006-5858

CVE-2006-5858 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

Adobe ColdFusion MX 7 through 7.0.2, and JRun 4, when run on Microsoft IIS, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, list directories, or read source code via a double URL-encoded NULL byte in a ColdFusion filename, such as a CFM file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5858?
Adobe ColdFusion MX 7 through 7.0.2, and JRun 4, when run on Microsoft IIS, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, list directories, or read source code via a double URL-encoded NULL byte in a ColdFusion filename, such as a CFM file.
How severe is CVE-2006-5858?
CVE-2006-5858 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5858 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5858?
CVE-2006-5858 primarily affects Adobe 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-2006-5858?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5858 published?
CVE-2006-5858 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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