How severe is CVE-2003-0050?

CVE-2003-0050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0050 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 69% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0050?

CVE-2003-0050 primarily affects Apple Darwin Streaming Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0050?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-0050 published?

CVE-2003-0050 was published on 2003-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0050

CVE-2003-0050 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Darwin Streaming Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 69% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 69% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Darwin Streaming Server
Published: 2003-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

parse_xml.cgi in Apple Darwin Streaming Administration Server 4.1.2 and QuickTime Streaming Server 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0050?: parse_xml.cgi in Apple Darwin Streaming Administration Server 4.1.2 and QuickTime Streaming Server 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2003-0050?: CVE-2003-0050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0050 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 69% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0050?: CVE-2003-0050 primarily affects Apple Darwin Streaming Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0050?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0050 published?: CVE-2003-0050 was published on 2003-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:darwin_streaming_server:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime_streaming_server:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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