CVE-2003-0013

Name: CVE-2003-0013
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-01-17T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.08%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0013 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default .htaccess scripts for Bugzilla 2.14.x before 2.14.5, 2.16.x before 2.16.2, and 2.17.x before 2.17.3 do not include filenames for backup copies of the localconfig file that are made from editors such as vi and Emacs, which could allow remote attackers to obtain a database password by directly accessing the backup file.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default .htaccess scripts for Bugzilla 2.14.x before 2.14.5, 2.16.x before 2.16.2, and 2.17.x before 2.17.3 do not include filenames for backup copies of the localconfig file that are made from editors such as vi and Emacs, which could allow remote attackers to obtain a database password by directly accessing the backup file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.08%

79.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.14
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.14.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.14.2
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.14.3
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.14.4
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.16
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.16.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.17
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.17.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 17, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0013?

How severe is CVE-2003-0013?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0013 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0013?

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Source: NVD / NIST