How severe is CVE-2003-0762?

CVE-2003-0762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0762?

CVE-2003-0762 affects Foxweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0762?

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-2003-0762 published?

CVE-2003-0762 was published on 2003-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0762

CVE-2003-0762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxweb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Foxweb
Published: 2003-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in (1) foxweb.dll and (2) foxweb.exe of Foxweb 2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL (PATH_INFO value).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0762?: Buffer overflow in (1) foxweb.dll and (2) foxweb.exe of Foxweb 2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL (PATH_INFO value).
How severe is CVE-2003-0762?: CVE-2003-0762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0762?: CVE-2003-0762 affects Foxweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0762?: 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-2003-0762 published?: CVE-2003-0762 was published on 2003-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q3/0096.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:foxweb:foxweb:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*