How severe is CVE-2003-1405?

CVE-2003-1405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1405 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1405?

CVE-2003-1405 affects Dotbr Botbr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1405?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-1405 published?

CVE-2003-1405 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1405

CVE-2003-1405 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dotbr Botbr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dotbr Botbr
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DotBr 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via the cmd parameter to (1) exec.php3 or (2) system.php3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1405?: DotBr 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via the cmd parameter to (1) exec.php3 or (2) system.php3.
How severe is CVE-2003-1405?: CVE-2003-1405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1405 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1405?: CVE-2003-1405 affects Dotbr Botbr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1405?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-1405 published?: CVE-2003-1405 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dotbr:botbr:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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