How severe is CVE-2003-1452?

CVE-2003-1452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2003-1452 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1452?

CVE-2003-1452 primarily affects Qualcomm Qpopper. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1452?

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

When was CVE-2003-1452 published?

CVE-2003-1452 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1452

CVE-2003-1452 is a low-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Qpopper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Qualcomm Qpopper
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Qualcomm qpopper 4.0 through 4.05 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious smbpasswd program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1452?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Qualcomm qpopper 4.0 through 4.05 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious smbpasswd program.
How severe is CVE-2003-1452?: CVE-2003-1452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-1452 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1452?: CVE-2003-1452 primarily affects Qualcomm Qpopper. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1452?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1452 published?: CVE-2003-1452 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0.5_fc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0_b14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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