CVE-2003-1297
CVE-2003-1297 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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Description
Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 1.2 stores the (1) option.ini (aka options.ini) file and (2) log directory under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information including an SMTP account username and password hash, the server configuration, and server log files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-1297?
- Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 1.2 stores the (1) option.ini (aka options.ini) file and (2) log directory under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information including an SMTP account username and password hash, the server configuration, and server log files.
- How severe is CVE-2003-1297?
- CVE-2003-1297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2003-1297 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-1297?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2003-1297 published?
- CVE-2003-1297 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.