How severe is CVE-2003-0409?

CVE-2003-0409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-0409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0409?

CVE-2003-0409 affects Brs Webweaver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0409?

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-2003-0409 published?

CVE-2003-0409 was published on 2003-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0409

CVE-2003-0409 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Brs Webweaver 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Brs Webweaver
Published: 2003-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in BRS WebWeaver 1.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP (1) POST or (2) HEAD request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0409?: Buffer overflow in BRS WebWeaver 1.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP (1) POST or (2) HEAD request.
How severe is CVE-2003-0409?: CVE-2003-0409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0409?: CVE-2003-0409 affects Brs Webweaver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0409?: 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-2003-0409 published?: CVE-2003-0409 was published on 2003-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brs:webweaver:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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