CVE-2003-1553

CVE-2003-1553 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sips with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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

Description

Haakon Nilsen Simple Internet Publishing System (SIPS) 0.2.2 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain password and other user information via a direct request to a user-specific configuration directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1553?
Haakon Nilsen Simple Internet Publishing System (SIPS) 0.2.2 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain password and other user information via a direct request to a user-specific configuration directory.
How severe is CVE-2003-1553?
CVE-2003-1553 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1553 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1553?
CVE-2003-1553 affects Sips. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1553?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1553 published?
CVE-2003-1553 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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