CVE-2003-0084: mod_auth_any package in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 and other operating systems does not properly escape argu

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0084 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mod auth any. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mod_auth_any package in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 and other operating systems does not properly escape arguments when calling other programs, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-05-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mod auth any

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-05-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mod auth any mod auth any DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mod-auth-any || rpm -q mod-auth-any || mod-auth-any --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mod-auth-any sudo apt install mod-auth-any=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold mod-auth-any

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mod-auth-any sudo dnf downgrade mod-auth-any-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add mod-auth-any

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0084?

mod auth any: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0084 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0084 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-0084 affect?

CVE-2003-0084 affects mod auth any. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). mod_auth_any package in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 and other operating systems does not properly escape arguments when calling other programs, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0084?

Priority 53/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Red Hat Enterprise Linux vulnerabilities

References

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