How severe is CVE-2003-1138?

CVE-2003-1138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1138 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1138?

CVE-2003-1138 affects Redhat Interchange. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1138?

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

When was CVE-2003-1138 published?

CVE-2003-1138 was published on 2003-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1138

CVE-2003-1138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Interchange 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Interchange
Published: 2003-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Apache 2.0.40, as shipped with Red Hat Linux 9.0, allows remote attackers to list directory contents, even if auto indexing is turned off and there is a default web page configured, via a GET request containing a double slash (//).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1138?: The default configuration of Apache 2.0.40, as shipped with Red Hat Linux 9.0, allows remote attackers to list directory contents, even if auto indexing is turned off and there is a default web page configured, via a GET request containing a double slash (//).
How severe is CVE-2003-1138?: CVE-2003-1138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1138 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1138?: CVE-2003-1138 affects Redhat Interchange. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1138?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1138 published?: CVE-2003-1138 was published on 2003-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:interchange:2.0.40_21.5:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*

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