How severe is CVE-2003-1581?

CVE-2003-1581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2003-1581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1581?

CVE-2003-1581 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1581?

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

When was CVE-2003-1581 published?

CVE-2003-1581 was published on 2010-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1581

CVE-2003-1581 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2010-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Apache HTTP Server 2.0.44, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into log files via an HTTP request in conjunction with a crafted DNS response, as demonstrated by injecting XSS sequences, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1581?: The Apache HTTP Server 2.0.44, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into log files via an HTTP request in conjunction with a crafted DNS response, as demonstrated by injecting XSS sequences, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue.
How severe is CVE-2003-1581?: CVE-2003-1581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-1581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1581?: CVE-2003-1581 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1581 published?: CVE-2003-1581 was published on 2010-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/313867

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.0.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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