CVE-2003-1252

Name: CVE-2003-1252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1252 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. register.php in S8Forum 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP commands by creating a user whose name ends in a .php extension and entering the desired commands into the E-mail field, which creates a web-accessible .php file that can be called by the attacker, as demonstrated using a "system($cmd)" E-mail address with a "any_name.php" username.. EPSS estimates a 3.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

register.php in S8Forum 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP commands by creating a user whose name ends in a .php extension and entering the desired commands into the E-mail field, which creates a web-accessible .php file that can be called by the attacker, as demonstrated using a "system($cmd)" E-mail address with a "any_name.php" username.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.09%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kelli Shaver	S8forum	3.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0004.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/7819
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10974.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/305406Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6547Exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1005881
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0004.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/7819
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10974.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/305406Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6547Exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1005881

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1252?

How severe is CVE-2003-1252?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1252 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1252?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST