CVE-2003-0434

CVE-2003-0434 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 41% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Various PDF viewers including (1) Adobe Acrobat 5.06 and (2) Xpdf 1.01 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an embedded hyperlink.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0434?
Various PDF viewers including (1) Adobe Acrobat 5.06 and (2) Xpdf 1.01 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an embedded hyperlink.
How severe is CVE-2003-0434?
CVE-2003-0434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0434 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0434?
CVE-2003-0434 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0434?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0434 published?
CVE-2003-0434 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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