MEDIUM
CVE-2004-2331
CWE-470Published: December 31, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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 using the CreateObject function or cfobject tag.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-2331 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
macromedia1 product(s)
coldfusion
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/10743/URL Repurposed
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http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb04-01.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9521Broken Link · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14984Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://secunia.com/advisories/10743/URL Repurposed
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http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb04-01.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9521Broken Link · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14984Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-2331
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-470
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2004
Related CVEs (CWE-470)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-2331 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.