How severe is CVE-2003-0499?

CVE-2003-0499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2003-0499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0499?

CVE-2003-0499 affects Mantis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0499?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0499 published?

CVE-2003-0499 was published on 2003-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0499

CVE-2003-0499 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mantis with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mantis
Published: 2003-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Mantis 0.17.5 and earlier stores its database password in cleartext in a world-readable configuration file, which allows local users to perform unauthorized database operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0499?: Mantis 0.17.5 and earlier stores its database password in cleartext in a world-readable configuration file, which allows local users to perform unauthorized database operations.
How severe is CVE-2003-0499?: CVE-2003-0499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-0499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0499?: CVE-2003-0499 affects Mantis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0499?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0499 published?: CVE-2003-0499 was published on 2003-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-335

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mantis:mantis:0.17.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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