Is CVE-2002-1700 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2002-1700, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2002-1700 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2002-1700 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2002-1700?

CVE-2002-1700 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2002-1700

CWE-79Published: December 31, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in the missing template handler in Macromedia ColdFusion MX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting script into the HTTP request for the name of a template, which is not filtered in the resulting 404 error message.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-1700 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2002-1700. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.