How severe is CVE-2003-1340?

CVE-2003-1340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1340?

CVE-2003-1340 primarily affects Phpnuke Php-nuke. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1340?

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

When was CVE-2003-1340 published?

CVE-2003-1340 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1340

CVE-2003-1340 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpnuke Php-nuke with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Phpnuke Php-nuke
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke 5.6 and 6.5 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) a uid (user) cookie to modules.php; and allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via an aid (admin) cookie to the Web_Links module in a (2) viewlink, (3) MostPopular, or (4) NewLinksDate action, different vectors than CVE-2003-0279.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1340?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke 5.6 and 6.5 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) a uid (user) cookie to modules.php; and allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via an aid (admin) cookie to the Web_Links module in a (2) viewlink, (3) MostPopular, or (4) NewLinksDate action, different vectors than CVE-2003-0279.
How severe is CVE-2003-1340?: CVE-2003-1340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1340?: CVE-2003-1340 primarily affects Phpnuke Php-nuke. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1340?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1340 published?: CVE-2003-1340 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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