How severe is CVE-2003-0348?

CVE-2003-0348 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0348 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0348?

CVE-2003-0348 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0348?

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

When was CVE-2003-0348 published?

CVE-2003-0348 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0348

CVE-2003-0348 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2003-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A certain Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series ActiveX control allows remote attackers to view and manipulate the Media Library on the local system via HTML script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0348?: A certain Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Series ActiveX control allows remote attackers to view and manipulate the Media Library on the local system via HTML script.
How severe is CVE-2003-0348?: CVE-2003-0348 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0348 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0348?: CVE-2003-0348 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0348?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0348 published?: CVE-2003-0348 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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