How severe is CVE-2003-0589?

CVE-2003-0589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-0589 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0589?

CVE-2003-0589 affects Digi-fx Digi-news. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0589?

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-2003-0589 published?

CVE-2003-0589 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0589

CVE-2003-0589 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Digi-fx Digi-news 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Digi-fx Digi-news
Published: 2003-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

admin.php in Digi-ads 1.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a cookie with the username set to the name of the administrator, which satisfies an improper condition in admin.php that does not require a correct password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0589?: admin.php in Digi-ads 1.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a cookie with the username set to the name of the administrator, which satisfies an improper condition in admin.php that does not require a correct password.
How severe is CVE-2003-0589?: CVE-2003-0589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0589 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0589?: CVE-2003-0589 affects Digi-fx Digi-news. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0589?: 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-2003-0589 published?: CVE-2003-0589 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105839007002993&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:digi-fx:digi-news:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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