CVE-2003-0294: autohtml.php in php-proxima 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the name param

Q: How do I fix CVE-2003-0294?

php-proxima: upgrade to newer than 6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2003-0294 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0294 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-2003-0294 affect?

CVE-2003-0294 affects php-proxima. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). autohtml.php in php-proxima 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the name parameter in a modload operation.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2003-0294?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2003-0294 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting php-proxima. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

autohtml.php in php-proxima 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the name parameter in a modload operation.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php-proxima

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

php-proxima php-proxima UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.0

Fixed in: newer than 6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-proxima || rpm -q php-proxima || php-proxima --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php-proxima

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade php-proxima

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0294?

php-proxima: upgrade to newer than 6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0294 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0294 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-2003-0294 affect?

CVE-2003-0294 affects php-proxima. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). autohtml.php in php-proxima 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the name parameter in a modload operation.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0294?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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