How severe is CVE-2003-0374?

CVE-2003-0374 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-0374 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0374?

CVE-2003-0374 affects Nessus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0374?

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-2003-0374 published?

CVE-2003-0374 was published on 2003-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0374

CVE-2003-0374 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nessus 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% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nessus
Published: 2003-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in Nessus before 2.0.6, in libnessus and possibly libnasl, a different set of vulnerabilities than those identified by CVE-2003-0372 and CVE-2003-0373, aka "similar issues in other nasl functions as well as in libnessus."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0374?: Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in Nessus before 2.0.6, in libnessus and possibly libnasl, a different set of vulnerabilities than those identified by CVE-2003-0372 and CVE-2003-0373, aka "similar issues in other nasl functions as well as in libnessus."
How severe is CVE-2003-0374?: CVE-2003-0374 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0374 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0374?: CVE-2003-0374 affects Nessus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0374?: 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-2003-0374 published?: CVE-2003-0374 was published on 2003-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nessus:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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