How severe is CVE-2003-1144?

CVE-2003-1144 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-1144 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1144?

CVE-2003-1144 primarily affects Perception Liteserve. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1144?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-1144 published?

CVE-2003-1144 was published on 2003-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1144

CVE-2003-1144 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Perception Liteserve with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Perception Liteserve
Published: 2003-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the log viewing interface in Perception LiteServe 1.25 through 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GET request with a long file name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1144?: Buffer overflow in the log viewing interface in Perception LiteServe 1.25 through 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GET request with a long file name.
How severe is CVE-2003-1144?: CVE-2003-1144 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-1144 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1144?: CVE-2003-1144 primarily affects Perception Liteserve. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1144?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-1144 published?: CVE-2003-1144 was published on 2003-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:perception:liteserve:1.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:perception:liteserve:1.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:perception:liteserve:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:perception:liteserve:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:perception:liteserve:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:perception:liteserve:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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