How severe is CVE-2003-1486?

CVE-2003-1486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1486?

CVE-2003-1486 primarily affects Phorum. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1486?

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

When was CVE-2003-1486 published?

CVE-2003-1486 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1486

CVE-2003-1486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phorum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Phorum
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Phorum 3.4 through 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web server via an incorrect HTTP request to (1) smileys.php, (2) quick_listrss.php, (3) purge.php, (4) news.php, (5) memberlist.php, (6) forum_listrss.php, (7) forum_list_rdf.php, (8) forum_list.php, or (9) move.php, which leaks the information in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1486?: Phorum 3.4 through 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web server via an incorrect HTTP request to (1) smileys.php, (2) quick_listrss.php, (3) purge.php, (4) news.php, (5) memberlist.php, (6) forum_listrss.php, (7) forum_list_rdf.php, (8) forum_list.php, or (9) move.php, which leaks the information in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2003-1486?: CVE-2003-1486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1486?: CVE-2003-1486 primarily affects Phorum. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1486 published?: CVE-2003-1486 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:3.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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