How severe is CVE-2003-1180?

CVE-2003-1180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1180 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1180?

CVE-2003-1180 primarily affects Advanced Poll. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1180?

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-2003-1180 published?

CVE-2003-1180 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1180

CVE-2003-1180 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advanced Poll with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Advanced Poll
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Advanced Poll 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or inject arbitrary local PHP files via .. sequences in the base_path or pollvars[lang] parameters to the admin files (1) index.php, (2) admin_tpl_new.php, (3) admin_tpl_misc_new.php, (4) admin_templates_misc.php, (5) admin_templates.php, (6) admin_stats.php, (7) admin_settings.php, (8) admin_preview.php, (9) admin_password.php, (10) admin_logout.php, (11) admin_license.php, (12) admin_help.php, (13) admin_embed.php, (14) admin_edit.php, or (15) admin_comment.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1180?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Advanced Poll 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or inject arbitrary local PHP files via .. sequences in the base_path or pollvars[lang] parameters to the admin files (1) index.php, (2) admin_tpl_new.php, (3) admin_tpl_misc_new.php, (4) admin_templates_misc.php, (5) admin_templates.php, (6) admin_stats.php, (7) admin_settings.php, (8) admin_preview.php, (9) admin_password.php, (10) admin_logout.php, (11) admin_license.php, (12) admin_help.php, (13) admin_embed.php, (14) admin_edit.php, or (15) admin_comment.php.
How severe is CVE-2003-1180?: CVE-2003-1180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1180 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1180?: CVE-2003-1180 primarily affects Advanced Poll. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1180?: 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-2003-1180 published?: CVE-2003-1180 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:advanced_poll:advanced_poll:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:advanced_poll:advanced_poll:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:advanced_poll:advanced_poll:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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