CVE-2003-1128: XMMS.pm in X2 XMMS Remote, as obtained from the vendor server between 4 AM 11 AM PST on May 7, 2003, allows re

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1128 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xmms remote. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XMMS.pm in X2 XMMS Remote, as obtained from the vendor server between 4 AM 11 AM PST on May 7, 2003, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a request to TCP port 8086.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: x2 studios

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

x2 studios xmms remote DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xmms-remote || rpm -q xmms-remote || xmms-remote --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xmms-remote sudo apt install xmms-remote=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold xmms-remote

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

dnf --showduplicates list xmms-remote sudo dnf downgrade xmms-remote-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add xmms-remote

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-1128?

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

Is CVE-2003-1128 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1128 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-2003-1128 affect?

CVE-2003-1128 affects xmms remote. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). XMMS.pm in X2 XMMS Remote, as obtained from the vendor server between 4 AM 11 AM PST on May 7, 2003, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a request to TCP port 8086.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1128?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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