CVE-2003-0456: VisNetic WebSite 3.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full pathname of the server via a request containin

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0456 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting visnetic website. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VisNetic WebSite 3.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full pathname of the server via a request containing a folder that does not exist, which leaks the pathname in an error message, as demonstrated using _vti_bin/fpcount.exe.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2003-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: deerfield

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-08-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deerfield visnetic website DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5.13 · 3.5.15 · 3.5.17

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy visnetic-website || rpm -q visnetic-website || visnetic-website --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison visnetic-website sudo apt install visnetic-website=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.13> sudo apt-mark hold visnetic-website

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

dnf --showduplicates list visnetic-website sudo dnf downgrade visnetic-website-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.13> sudo dnf versionlock add visnetic-website

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-2003-0456?

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

Is CVE-2003-0456 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0456 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-2003-0456 affect?

CVE-2003-0456 affects visnetic website. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). VisNetic WebSite 3.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full pathname of the server via a request containing a folder that does not exist, which leaks the pathname in an error message, as demonstrated using _vti_bin/fpcount.exe.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0456?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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