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CVE-2004-2331: ColdFusion MX 6.1 lets local users read protected data

CVE-2004-2331 · published 21 years ago

Summary

The ColdFusion MX 6.1 and 6.1 J2EE server can be tricked by someone with local access to bypass its built-in sandbox protections. By using special Java techniques, an attacker can view information that should be hidden. Apply the latest security updates from the vendor or upgrade to a newer, supported version.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
macromedia	coldfusion	6.1 `cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:6.1:::::::*`

Original advisory text

ColdFusion MX 6.1 and 6.1 J2EE allows local users to bypass sandbox security restrictions and obtain sensitive information by using Java reflection methods to access trusted Java objects without us...

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/10743/ URL Repurposed
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb04-01.html Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9521 Broken Link Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14984 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

Fix within

Internet-facing 60 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

5.5 Medium

Exploitation

<1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-470Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection')

Timeline

Published31 Dec 2004

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2004-2331 · NVD

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