How severe is CVE-2003-1166?

CVE-2003-1166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1166 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-2003-1166?

CVE-2003-1166 affects Http Commander. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1166?

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

When was CVE-2003-1166 published?

CVE-2003-1166 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1166

CVE-2003-1166 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Http Commander 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Http Commander
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) Openfile.aspx and (2) Html.aspx in HTTP Commander 4.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1166?: Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) Openfile.aspx and (2) Html.aspx in HTTP Commander 4.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
How severe is CVE-2003-1166?: CVE-2003-1166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1166 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-2003-1166?: CVE-2003-1166 affects Http Commander. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1166 published?: CVE-2003-1166 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:http_commander:http_commander:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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