CVE-2003-0228

Name: CVE-2003-0228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-05-27T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 46.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0228 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 and Windows Media Player for Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skins file with a URL containing hex-encoded backslash characters (%5C) that causes an executable to be placed in an arbitrary location.. EPSS estimates a 46.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 and Windows Media Player for Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skins file with a URL containing hex-encoded backslash characters (%5C) that causes an executable to be placed in an arbitrary location.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

46.31%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	7.1

References

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0228?

How severe is CVE-2003-0228?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0228 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 46.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0228?

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Source: NVD / NIST