CVE-1999-0800: The GetFile.cfm file in Allaire Forums allows remote attackers to read files through a parameter to GetFile.cf

Q: How do I fix CVE-1999-0800?

forums: upgrade to newer than 2.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-1999-0800 being exploited?

CVE-1999-0800 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-1999-0800 affect?

CVE-1999-0800 affects forums. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The GetFile.cfm file in Allaire Forums allows remote attackers to read files through a parameter to GetFile.cfm.

Q: How urgent is CVE-1999-0800?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-1999-0800 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting forums. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The GetFile.cfm file in Allaire Forums allows remote attackers to read files through a parameter to GetFile.cfm.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.7% (top 5%)
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 21:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

allaire forums UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy forums || rpm -q forums || forums --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade forums

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade forums

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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 Forums 2.0.4 - Getfile

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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-1999-0800?

forums: upgrade to newer than 2.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-1999-0800 being exploited?

CVE-1999-0800 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-1999-0800 affect?

CVE-1999-0800 affects forums. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The GetFile.cfm file in Allaire Forums allows remote attackers to read files through a parameter to GetFile.cfm.

How urgent is CVE-1999-0800?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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