CVE-2003-0536

CVE-2003-0536 is a low-severity vulnerability in Phpsysinfo 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in phpSysInfo 2.1 and earlier allows attackers with write access to a local directory to read arbitrary files as the PHP user or cause a denial of service via .. (dot dot) sequences in the (1) template or (2) lng parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0536?
Directory traversal vulnerability in phpSysInfo 2.1 and earlier allows attackers with write access to a local directory to read arbitrary files as the PHP user or cause a denial of service via .. (dot dot) sequences in the (1) template or (2) lng parameters.
How severe is CVE-2003-0536?
CVE-2003-0536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-0536 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0536?
CVE-2003-0536 primarily affects Phpsysinfo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0536?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0536 published?
CVE-2003-0536 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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