CVE-2003-0215: SQL injection vulnerability in bttlxeForum 2.0 beta 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentica

Q: How do I fix CVE-2003-0215?

bttlxeforum: upgrade to newer than 2.0_beta_3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2003-0215 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0215 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2003-0215 affect?

CVE-2003-0215 affects bttlxeforum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in bttlxeForum 2.0 beta 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the (1) username and (2) password fields, and possibly other fields.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2003-0215?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2003-0215 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bttlxeforum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in bttlxeForum 2.0 beta 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the (1) username and (2) password fields, and possibly other fields.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-05-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: battleaxe software

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

battleaxe software bttlxeforum UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0_beta_3

Fixed in: newer than 2.0_beta_3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bttlxeforum || rpm -q bttlxeforum || bttlxeforum --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0_beta_3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bttlxeforum

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bttlxeforum

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Battleaxe Software BTTLXE Forum - 'login.asp' SQL Injection

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0215?

bttlxeforum: upgrade to newer than 2.0_beta_3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0215 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0215 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-2003-0215 affect?

CVE-2003-0215 affects bttlxeforum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in bttlxeForum 2.0 beta 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the (1) username and (2) password fields, and possibly other fields.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0215?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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