CVE-2003-0262: leksbot 1.2.3 in Debian GNU/Linux installs the KATAXWR as setuid root, which allows local users to gain root p

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HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0262 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting leksbot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

leksbot 1.2.3 in Debian GNU/Linux installs the KATAXWR as setuid root, which allows local users to gain root privileges by exploiting unknown vulnerabilities related to the escalated privileges, which KATAXWR is not designed to have.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: leksbot

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-05-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

leksbot leksbot DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison leksbot sudo apt install leksbot=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold leksbot

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

dnf --showduplicates list leksbot sudo dnf downgrade leksbot-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add leksbot

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.

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: Leksbot 1.2 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2003-0262?

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

Is CVE-2003-0262 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0262 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-2003-0262 affect?

CVE-2003-0262 affects leksbot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). leksbot 1.2.3 in Debian GNU/Linux installs the KATAXWR as setuid root, which allows local users to gain root privileges by exploiting unknown vulnerabilities related to the escalated privileges, which KATAXWR is not designed to have.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0262?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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