How severe is CVE-2003-0243?

CVE-2003-0243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0243 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0243?

CVE-2003-0243 primarily affects Happycgi Happymall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0243?

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-2003-0243 published?

CVE-2003-0243 was published on 2003-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0243

CVE-2003-0243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Happycgi Happymall 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Happycgi Happymall
Published: 2003-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Happycgi.com Happymall 4.3 and 4.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameter for the (1) normal_html.cgi or (2) member_html.cgi scripts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0243?: Happycgi.com Happymall 4.3 and 4.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameter for the (1) normal_html.cgi or (2) member_html.cgi scripts.
How severe is CVE-2003-0243?: CVE-2003-0243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0243 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0243?: CVE-2003-0243 primarily affects Happycgi Happymall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0243?: 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-2003-0243 published?: CVE-2003-0243 was published on 2003-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:happycgi:happymall:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:happycgi:happymall:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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