CVE-2003-0459

CVE-2003-0459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Konqueror 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

Description

KDE Konqueror for KDE 3.1.2 and earlier does not remove authentication credentials from URLs of the "user:password@host" form in the HTTP-Referer header, which could allow remote web sites to steal the credentials for pages that link to the sites.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0459?
KDE Konqueror for KDE 3.1.2 and earlier does not remove authentication credentials from URLs of the "user:password@host" form in the HTTP-Referer header, which could allow remote web sites to steal the credentials for pages that link to the sites.
How severe is CVE-2003-0459?
CVE-2003-0459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0459 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0459?
CVE-2003-0459 primarily affects Kde Konqueror. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0459?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0459 published?
CVE-2003-0459 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (33)

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