CVE-2003-1137: Charles Steinkuehler sh-httpd 0.3 and 0.4 allows remote attackers to read files or execute arbitrary CGI scrip

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1137 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting sh-httpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Charles Steinkuehler sh-httpd 0.3 and 0.4 allows remote attackers to read files or execute arbitrary CGI scripts via a GET request that contains an asterisk (*) wildcard character.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.8% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-10-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: charles steinkuehler

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-10-27 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

charles steinkuehler sh-httpd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3 · 0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sh-httpd || rpm -q sh-httpd || sh-httpd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sh-httpd sudo apt install sh-httpd=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3> sudo apt-mark hold sh-httpd

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

dnf --showduplicates list sh-httpd sudo dnf downgrade sh-httpd-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add sh-httpd

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SH-HTTPD 0.3/0.4 - Character Filtering Remote Information Disclosure

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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-2003-1137?

sh-httpd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-1137 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1137 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-2003-1137 affect?

CVE-2003-1137 affects sh-httpd. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Charles Steinkuehler sh-httpd 0.3 and 0.4 allows remote attackers to read files or execute arbitrary CGI scripts via a GET request that contains an asterisk (*) wildcard character.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1137?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities

References

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