CVE-2003-0990
CVE-2003-0990 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The parseAddress code in (1) SquirrelMail 1.4.0 and (2) GPG Plugin 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the "To:" field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0990?
- The parseAddress code in (1) SquirrelMail 1.4.0 and (2) GPG Plugin 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the "To:" field.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0990?
- CVE-2003-0990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0990 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0990?
- 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-2003-0990 published?
- CVE-2003-0990 was published on 2004-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.