CVE-2003-0098

CVE-2003-0098 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apcupsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unknown vulnerability in apcupsd before 3.8.6, and 3.10.x before 3.10.5, allows remote attackers to gain root privileges, possibly via format strings in a request to a slave server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0098?
Unknown vulnerability in apcupsd before 3.8.6, and 3.10.x before 3.10.5, allows remote attackers to gain root privileges, possibly via format strings in a request to a slave server.
How severe is CVE-2003-0098?
CVE-2003-0098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0098 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0098?
CVE-2003-0098 primarily affects Apcupsd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0098?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0098 published?
CVE-2003-0098 was published on 2003-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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