How severe is CVE-2003-0218?

CVE-2003-0218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0218 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-2003-0218?

CVE-2003-0218 primarily affects Monkey-project Monkey. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0218?

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-2003-0218 published?

CVE-2003-0218 was published on 2003-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0218

CVE-2003-0218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Monkey-project Monkey with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Monkey-project Monkey
Published: 2003-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in PostMethod() function for Monkey HTTP Daemon (monkeyd) 0.6.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a POST request with a large body.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0218?: Buffer overflow in PostMethod() function for Monkey HTTP Daemon (monkeyd) 0.6.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a POST request with a large body.
How severe is CVE-2003-0218?: CVE-2003-0218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0218 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-2003-0218?: CVE-2003-0218 primarily affects Monkey-project Monkey. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0218?: 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-2003-0218 published?: CVE-2003-0218 was published on 2003-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:monkey-project:monkey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:monkey-project:monkey:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:monkey-project:monkey:0.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:monkey-project:monkey:0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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