How severe is CVE-2003-1596?

CVE-2003-1596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1596?

CVE-2003-1596 primarily affects Novell Netware Ftp Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1596?

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-2003-1596 published?

CVE-2003-1596 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1596

CVE-2003-1596 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% (78th 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 before 5.03.12 in the FTP server in Novell NetWare does not properly restrict filesystem use by anonymous users with NFS Gateway home directories, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an FTP session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1596?: NWFTPD.nlm before 5.03.12 in the FTP server in Novell NetWare does not properly restrict filesystem use by anonymous users with NFS Gateway home directories, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an FTP session.
How severe is CVE-2003-1596?: CVE-2003-1596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1596?: CVE-2003-1596 primarily affects Novell Netware Ftp Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1596?: 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-2003-1596 published?: CVE-2003-1596 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 (12)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.01i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.01o:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.01w:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.01y:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.02b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.02i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.02r:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.02y:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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