CVE-2003-0498
CVE-2003-0498 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intersystems Cache Database with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Intersystems Cache Database
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Caché Database 5.x installs the /cachesys/csp directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by adding server-side scripts that are executed with root privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0498?
- Caché Database 5.x installs the /cachesys/csp directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by adding server-side scripts that are executed with root privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0498?
- CVE-2003-0498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0498 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0498?
- CVE-2003-0498 affects Intersystems Cache Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0498?
- 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-2003-0498 published?
- CVE-2003-0498 was published on 2003-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.verisigninc.com/en_US/products-and-services/network-intelligence-availability/idefense/public-vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=7
- https://www.intersystems.com/support-learning/support/product-news-alerts/support-alerts-2003/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intersystems:cache_database:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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