How severe is CVE-2003-1593?

CVE-2003-1593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1593?

CVE-2003-1593 primarily affects Novell Netware Ftp Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1593?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-1593 published?

CVE-2003-1593 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1593

CVE-2003-1593 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Novell Netware Ftp Server
Published: 2010-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NWFTPD.nlm in the FTP server in Novell NetWare 6.0 before SP4 and 6.5 before SP1 does not enforce domain-name login restrictions, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access control via an FTP connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1593?: NWFTPD.nlm in the FTP server in Novell NetWare 6.0 before SP4 and 6.5 before SP1 does not enforce domain-name login restrictions, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access control via an FTP connection.
How severe is CVE-2003-1593?: CVE-2003-1593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1593?: CVE-2003-1593 primarily affects Novell Netware Ftp Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-1593 published?: CVE-2003-1593 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3238588&sliceId=1

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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