CVE-2003-0268: SLWebMail 3 on Windows systems allows remote attackers to identify the full path of the server via invalid req

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0268 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting slwebmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SLWebMail 3 on Windows systems allows remote attackers to identify the full path of the server via invalid requests to DLLs such as WebMailReq.dll, which reveals the path in an error message.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bvrp software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

bvrp software slwebmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison slwebmail sudo apt install slwebmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold slwebmail

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

dnf --showduplicates list slwebmail sudo dnf downgrade slwebmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add slwebmail

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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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-2003-0268?

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

Is CVE-2003-0268 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0268 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-2003-0268 affect?

CVE-2003-0268 affects slwebmail. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). SLWebMail 3 on Windows systems allows remote attackers to identify the full path of the server via invalid requests to DLLs such as WebMailReq.dll, which reveals the path in an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0268?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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