How severe is CVE-2003-1240?

CVE-2003-1240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1240 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-2003-1240?

CVE-2003-1240 affects Cutephp Cutenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1240?

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-2003-1240 published?

CVE-2003-1240 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1240

CVE-2003-1240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cutephp Cutenews 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Cutephp Cutenews
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CuteNews 0.88 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cutepath parameter in (1) shownews.php, (2) search.php, or (3) comments.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1240?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CuteNews 0.88 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cutepath parameter in (1) shownews.php, (2) search.php, or (3) comments.php.
How severe is CVE-2003-1240?: CVE-2003-1240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1240 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-2003-1240?: CVE-2003-1240 affects Cutephp Cutenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1240?: 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-2003-1240 published?: CVE-2003-1240 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cutephp:cutenews:0.88:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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