Is CVE-2003-1469 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2003-1469, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2003-1469 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2003-1469 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2003-1469?

CVE-2003-1469 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2003-1469

CWE-200Published: December 31, 2003· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The default configuration of ColdFusion MX has the "Enable Robust Exception Information" option selected, which allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web server via a direct request to CFIDE/probe.cfm, which leaks the path in an error message.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2003-1469 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-2003-1469. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.