CVE-2003-1365

Name: CVE-2003-1365
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1365 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The escape_dangerous_chars function in CGI::Lite 2.0 and earlier does not correctly remove special characters including (1) "\" (backslash), (2) "?", (3) "~" (tilde), (4) "^" (carat), (5) newline, or (6) carriage return, which could allow remote attackers to read or write arbitrary files, or execute arbitrary commands, in shell scripts that rely on CGI::Lite to filter such dangerous inputs.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The escape_dangerous_chars function in CGI::Lite 2.0 and earlier does not correctly remove special characters including (1) "\" (backslash), (2) "?", (3) "~" (tilde), (4) "^" (carat), (5) newline, or (6) carriage return, which could allow remote attackers to read or write arbitrary files, or execute arbitrary commands, in shell scripts that rely on CGI::Lite to filter such dangerous inputs.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.89%

77.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Perl	Cgi Lite	2.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1365?

How severe is CVE-2003-1365?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1365 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1365?

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-2003-1365?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST