CVE-1999-0757: The ColdFusion CFCRYPT program for encrypting CFML templates has weak encryption, allowing attackers to decryp

Routine

LOW 2.1MITIGATE

CVE-1999-0757 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting coldfusion server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ColdFusion CFCRYPT program for encrypting CFML templates has weak encryption, allowing attackers to decrypt the templates.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: allaire

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-03-12 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

allaire coldfusion server MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy coldfusion-server || rpm -q coldfusion-server || coldfusion-server --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Allaire ColdFusion Server 4.0.1 - 'CFCRYPT.EXE' Decrypt Pages

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-1999-0757?

coldfusion server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-1999-0757 being exploited?

CVE-1999-0757 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-1999-0757 affect?

CVE-1999-0757 affects coldfusion server. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The ColdFusion CFCRYPT program for encrypting CFML templates has weak encryption, allowing attackers to decrypt the templates.

How urgent is CVE-1999-0757?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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