CVE-2003-0474: Directory traversal vulnerability in iWeb Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP r

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0MITIGATE

CVE-2003-0474 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting iweb server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in iWeb Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP request containing .. sequences, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0475.

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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ashley brown

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-08-07 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ashley brown iweb server MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy iweb-server || rpm -q iweb-server || iweb-server --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2003-0474?

iweb server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0474 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0474 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-2003-0474 affect?

CVE-2003-0474 affects iweb server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in iWeb Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP request containing .. sequences, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0475.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0474?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2003-0475 MEDIUM 5.0 MITIGATE Directory traversal vulnerability in iWeb Server 2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP

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