How severe is CVE-2003-1261?

CVE-2003-1261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2003-1261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1261?

CVE-2003-1261 primarily affects Globalscape Cuteftp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1261?

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

When was CVE-2003-1261 published?

CVE-2003-1261 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1261

CVE-2003-1261 is a low-severity vulnerability in Globalscape Cuteftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Globalscape Cuteftp
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in CuteFTP 5.0 and 5.0.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by copying a long URL into a clipboard.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1261?: Buffer overflow in CuteFTP 5.0 and 5.0.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by copying a long URL into a clipboard.
How severe is CVE-2003-1261?: CVE-2003-1261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-1261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1261?: CVE-2003-1261 primarily affects Globalscape Cuteftp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1261 published?: CVE-2003-1261 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:globalscape:cuteftp:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:globalscape:cuteftp:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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