# CVE-2002-1700: Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in the missing template handler in Macromedia ColdFusion MX allows remote attackers to execute arbi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2005-06-21 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.macromedia.com/v1/Handlers/index.cfm?ID=23047
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5011
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/277487
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9360
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21548

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