How severe is CVE-2003-0272?

CVE-2003-0272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-0272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0272?

CVE-2003-0272 primarily affects Miniportal. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0272?

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-2003-0272 published?

CVE-2003-0272 was published on 2003-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0272

CVE-2003-0272 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Miniportal 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Miniportal
Published: 2003-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

admin.php in miniPortail allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges by setting the miniPortailAdmin cookie to an "adminok" value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0272?: admin.php in miniPortail allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges by setting the miniPortailAdmin cookie to an "adminok" value.
How severe is CVE-2003-0272?: CVE-2003-0272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0272?: CVE-2003-0272 primarily affects Miniportal. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0272?: 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-2003-0272 published?: CVE-2003-0272 was published on 2003-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:miniportal:miniportal:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:miniportal:miniportal:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:miniportal:miniportal:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:miniportal:miniportal:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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