How severe is CVE-2003-0493?

CVE-2003-0493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-0493 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-2003-0493?

CVE-2003-0493 affects Snitz Communications Snitz Forums 2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0493?

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-2003-0493 published?

CVE-2003-0493 was published on 2003-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0493

CVE-2003-0493 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Snitz Communications Snitz Forums 2000 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: Snitz Communications Snitz Forums 2000
Published: 2003-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Snitz Forums 3.4.03 and earlier allows attackers to gain privileges as other users by stealing and replaying the encrypted password after obtaining a valid session ID.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0493?: Snitz Forums 3.4.03 and earlier allows attackers to gain privileges as other users by stealing and replaying the encrypted password after obtaining a valid session ID.
How severe is CVE-2003-0493?: CVE-2003-0493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0493 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-2003-0493?: CVE-2003-0493 affects Snitz Communications Snitz Forums 2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0493?: 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-2003-0493 published?: CVE-2003-0493 was published on 2003-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:snitz_communications:snitz_forums_2000:3.4.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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