CVE-2003-1148: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in J-Pierre DEZELUS Les Visiteurs 2.0.1, as used in phpMyCo

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1148 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting les visiteurs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in J-Pierre DEZELUS Les Visiteurs 2.0.1, as used in phpMyConferences (phpMyConference) 8.0.2 and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lvc_include_dir parameter to (1) config.inc.php or (2) new-visitor.inc.php in common/visiteurs/include/.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.6% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-10-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: les visiteurs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-10-25 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

les visiteurs les visiteurs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy les-visiteurs || rpm -q les-visiteurs || les-visiteurs --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison les-visiteurs sudo apt install les-visiteurs=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold les-visiteurs

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

dnf --showduplicates list les-visiteurs sudo dnf downgrade les-visiteurs-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add les-visiteurs

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: Les Visiteurs 2.0 - Remote File Inclusion

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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-2003-1148?

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

Is CVE-2003-1148 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1148 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-2003-1148 affect?

CVE-2003-1148 affects les visiteurs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in J-Pierre DEZELUS Les Visiteurs 2.0.1, as used in phpMyConferences (phpMyConference) 8.0.2 and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in t

How urgent is CVE-2003-1148?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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