CVE-2003-0855

CVE-2003-0855 is a high-severity vulnerability in Charles Kerr Pan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Pan 0.13.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a news post with a long author email address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0855?
Pan 0.13.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a news post with a long author email address.
How severe is CVE-2003-0855?
CVE-2003-0855 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0855 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0855?
CVE-2003-0855 affects Charles Kerr Pan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0855?
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-2003-0855 published?
CVE-2003-0855 was published on 2003-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)