How severe is CVE-2003-1280?

CVE-2003-1280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1280 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-2003-1280?

CVE-2003-1280 affects Eekim Cgihtml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1280?

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

When was CVE-2003-1280 published?

CVE-2003-1280 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1280

CVE-2003-1280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eekim Cgihtml 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Eekim Cgihtml
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in cgihtml 1.69 allows remote attackers to overwrite and create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in multipart/form-data uploads.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1280?: Directory traversal vulnerability in cgihtml 1.69 allows remote attackers to overwrite and create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in multipart/form-data uploads.
How severe is CVE-2003-1280?: CVE-2003-1280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1280 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-2003-1280?: CVE-2003-1280 affects Eekim Cgihtml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1280 published?: CVE-2003-1280 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eekim:cgihtml:1.69:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2003-1281 — Low (CVSS 2.1): cgihtml 1.69 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on certain temporary files.

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