CVE-2003-0832

Name: CVE-2003-0832
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-11-17T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0832 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in webfs before 1.20 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a Hostname header.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in webfs before 1.20 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a Hostname header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webfs	Webfs	1.17
Webfs	Webfs	1.18
Webfs	Webfs	1.19
Webfs	Webfs	1.20

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-392Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-392Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0832?

Directory traversal vulnerability in webfs before 1.20 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a Hostname header.

How severe is CVE-2003-0832?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0832 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0832?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2003-0832?

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Source: NVD / NIST