CVE-2003-1447

CVE-2003-1447 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-310.

Key facts

Description

IBM WebSphere Advanced Server Edition 4.0.4 uses a weak encryption algorithm (XOR and base64 encoding), which allows local users to decrypt passwords when the configuration file is exported to XML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1447?
IBM WebSphere Advanced Server Edition 4.0.4 uses a weak encryption algorithm (XOR and base64 encoding), which allows local users to decrypt passwords when the configuration file is exported to XML.
How severe is CVE-2003-1447?
CVE-2003-1447 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-1447 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1447?
CVE-2003-1447 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1447?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1447 published?
CVE-2003-1447 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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