How severe is CVE-2003-0940?

CVE-2003-0940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0940?

CVE-2003-0940 affects Sap Sap Db. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0940?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0940 published?

CVE-2003-0940 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0940

CVE-2003-0940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Sap Db with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Sap Db
Published: 2003-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in sqlfopenc for web-tools in SAP DB before 7.4.03.30 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0940?: Directory traversal vulnerability in sqlfopenc for web-tools in SAP DB before 7.4.03.30 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a URL.
How severe is CVE-2003-0940?: CVE-2003-0940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0940?: CVE-2003-0940 affects Sap Sap Db. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0940 published?: CVE-2003-0940 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a111703-2.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_db:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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