How severe is CVE-2003-0338?

CVE-2003-0338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0338?

CVE-2003-0338 primarily affects Wsmp3 Wsmp3 Daemon. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0338?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0338 published?

CVE-2003-0338 was published on 2003-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0338

CVE-2003-0338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wsmp3 Wsmp3 Daemon 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wsmp3 Wsmp3 Daemon
Published: 2003-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in WsMp3 daemon (WsMp3d) 0.0.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in HTTP GET or POST requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0338?: Directory traversal vulnerability in WsMp3 daemon (WsMp3d) 0.0.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in HTTP GET or POST requests.
How severe is CVE-2003-0338?: CVE-2003-0338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0338?: CVE-2003-0338 primarily affects Wsmp3 Wsmp3 Daemon. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0338 published?: CVE-2003-0338 was published on 2003-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:wsmp3:wsmp3_daemon:0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsmp3:wsmp3_daemon:0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsmp3:wsmp3_daemon:0.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsmp3:wsmp3_web_server:0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsmp3:wsmp3_web_server:0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsmp3:wsmp3_web_server:0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsmp3:wsmp3_web_server:0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsmp3:wsmp3_web_server:0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsmp3:wsmp3_web_server:0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsmp3:wsmp3_web_server:0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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