CVE-2003-0156

CVE-2003-0156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cross Referencer Lxr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Cross-Referencing Linux (LXR) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the v parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0156?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Cross-Referencing Linux (LXR) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the v parameter.
How severe is CVE-2003-0156?
CVE-2003-0156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0156 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0156?
CVE-2003-0156 primarily affects Cross Referencer Lxr. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0156?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0156 published?
CVE-2003-0156 was published on 2003-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)