How severe is CVE-2003-0928?

CVE-2003-0928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0928 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0928?

CVE-2003-0928 affects Clearswift Mailsweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0928?

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-2003-0928 published?

CVE-2003-0928 was published on 2004-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0928

CVE-2003-0928 is a high-severity vulnerability in Clearswift Mailsweeper 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: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Clearswift Mailsweeper
Published: 2004-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Clearswift MAILsweeper before 4.3.15 does not properly detect and filter RAR 3.20 encoded files, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended policy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0928?: Clearswift MAILsweeper before 4.3.15 does not properly detect and filter RAR 3.20 encoded files, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended policy.
How severe is CVE-2003-0928?: CVE-2003-0928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0928 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0928?: CVE-2003-0928 affects Clearswift Mailsweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0928?: 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-2003-0928 published?: CVE-2003-0928 was published on 2004-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:clearswift:mailsweeper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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