How severe is CVE-2003-0505?

CVE-2003-0505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0505?

CVE-2003-0505 affects Microsoft Netmeeting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0505?

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

When was CVE-2003-0505 published?

CVE-2003-0505 was published on 2003-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0505

CVE-2003-0505 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Netmeeting with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Netmeeting
Published: 2003-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Microsoft NetMeeting 3.01 2000 before SP4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\.." (dot dot) sequences in a file transfer request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0505?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Microsoft NetMeeting 3.01 2000 before SP4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\.." (dot dot) sequences in a file transfer request.
How severe is CVE-2003-0505?: CVE-2003-0505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0505?: CVE-2003-0505 affects Microsoft Netmeeting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0505?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0505 published?: CVE-2003-0505 was published on 2003-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:netmeeting:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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