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

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0MITIGATE

CVE-2003-0475 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 2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP request containing URL-encoded .. sequences ("%5c%2e%2e"), a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0474.

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-2003-0475?

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

Is CVE-2003-0475 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0475 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-2003-0475 affect?

CVE-2003-0475 affects iweb server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in iWeb Server 2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP request containing URL-encoded .. sequences ("%5c%2e%2e"), a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0474.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0475?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2003-0474 MEDIUM 5.0 MITIGATE Directory traversal vulnerability in iWeb Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP r

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