CVE-2003-0083
CVE-2003-0083 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apache Http Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apache 1.3 before 1.3.25 and Apache 2.0 before version 2.0.46 does not filter terminal escape sequences from its access logs, which could make it easier for attackers to insert those sequences into terminal emulators containing vulnerabilities related to escape sequences, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0020.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0083?
- Apache 1.3 before 1.3.25 and Apache 2.0 before version 2.0.46 does not filter terminal escape sequences from its access logs, which could make it easier for attackers to insert those sequences into terminal emulators containing vulnerabilities related to escape sequences, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0020.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0083?
- CVE-2003-0083 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0083 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0083?
- CVE-2003-0083 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0083?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2003-0083 published?
- CVE-2003-0083 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://cvs.apache.org/viewcvs.cgi/apache-1.3/src/modules/standard/mod_log_config.c?only_with_tag=APACHE_1_3_25
- http://cvs.apache.org/viewcvs.cgi/httpd-2.0/modules/loggers/mod_log_config.c?only_with_tag=APACHE_2_0_BRANCH
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108024081011678&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108034113406858&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8146
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-139.html
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/54a42d4b01968df1117cea77fc53d6beb931c0e05936ad02af93e9ac%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5df9bfb86a3b054bb985a45ff9250b0332c9ecc181eec232489e7f79%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r0276683d8e1e07153fc8642618830ac0ade85b9ae0dc7b07f63bb8fc%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2cb985de917e7da0848c440535f65a247754db8b2154a10089e4247b%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5001ecf3d6b2bdd0b732e527654248abb264f08390045d30709a92f6%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5419c9ba0951ef73a655362403d12bb8d10fab38274deb3f005816f5%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5f9c22f9c28adbd9f00556059edc7b03a5d5bb71d4bb80257c0d34e4%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7035b7c9091c4b665a3b7205364775410646f12125d48e74e395f2ce%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r8828e649175df56f1f9e3919938ac7826128525426e2748f0ab62feb%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9e8622254184645bc963a1d47c5d47f6d5a36d6f080d8d2c43b2b142%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f834890708bf6920%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd00b45b93fda4a5bd013b28587207d0e00f99f6e3308dbb6025f3b01%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re028d61fe612b0908595d658b9b39e74bca56f2a1ed3c5f06b5ab571%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf2f0f3611f937cf6cfb3b4fe4a67f69885855126110e1e3f2fb2728e%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6449464fd8b7437704c55f88361b66f12d5b5f90bcce66af4be4ba9%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A151
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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