How severe is CVE-2003-1425?

CVE-2003-1425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-1425 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1425?

CVE-2003-1425 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1425?

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

When was CVE-2003-1425 published?

CVE-2003-1425 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1425

CVE-2003-1425 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cpanel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cpanel
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

guestbook.cgi in cPanel 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the template parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1425?: guestbook.cgi in cPanel 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the template parameter.
How severe is CVE-2003-1425?: CVE-2003-1425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-1425 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1425?: CVE-2003-1425 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1425?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-1425 published?: CVE-2003-1425 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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