How severe is CVE-2003-0216?

CVE-2003-0216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-0216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0216?

CVE-2003-0216 affects Cisco Catos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0216?

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-2003-0216 published?

CVE-2003-0216 was published on 2003-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0216

CVE-2003-0216 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Catos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Catos
Published: 2003-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst 7.5(1) allows local users to bypass authentication and gain access to the enable mode without a password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0216?: Unknown vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst 7.5(1) allows local users to bypass authentication and gain access to the enable mode without a password.
How severe is CVE-2003-0216?: CVE-2003-0216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0216?: CVE-2003-0216 affects Cisco Catos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0216?: 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-2003-0216 published?: CVE-2003-0216 was published on 2003-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:catos:7.5\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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