How severe is CVE-2003-1308?

CVE-2003-1308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1308 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1308?

CVE-2003-1308 affects Fvwm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1308?

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

When was CVE-2003-1308 published?

CVE-2003-1308 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1308

CVE-2003-1308 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fvwm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Fvwm
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in fvwm-menu-directory for fvwm 2.5.x before 2.5.10 and 2.4.x before 2.4.18 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via carriage returns in a filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1308?: CRLF injection vulnerability in fvwm-menu-directory for fvwm 2.5.x before 2.5.10 and 2.4.x before 2.4.18 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via carriage returns in a filename.
How severe is CVE-2003-1308?: CVE-2003-1308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1308 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1308?: CVE-2003-1308 affects Fvwm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1308?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1308 published?: CVE-2003-1308 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fvwm:fvwm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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