How severe is CVE-2003-1427?

CVE-2003-1427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1427?

CVE-2003-1427 affects Netgear Fm114p. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1427?

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

When was CVE-2003-1427 published?

CVE-2003-1427 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1427

CVE-2003-1427 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Fm114p with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Netgear Fm114p
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web configuration interface in Netgear FM114P 1.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, such as the netgear.cfg configuration file, via a hex-encoded (%2e%2e%2f) ../ (dot dot slash) in the port parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1427?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the web configuration interface in Netgear FM114P 1.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, such as the netgear.cfg configuration file, via a hex-encoded (%2e%2e%2f) ../ (dot dot slash) in the port parameter.
How severe is CVE-2003-1427?: CVE-2003-1427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1427 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1427?: CVE-2003-1427 affects Netgear Fm114p. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1427?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1427 published?: CVE-2003-1427 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:netgear:fm114p:1.4_beta_release_17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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