CVE-2003-1160: FlexWATCH Network video server 132 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative pr

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1160 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting flexwatch network video server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FlexWATCH Network video server 132 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative privileges via an HTTP request to aindex.htm that contains double leading slashes (//).

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.3% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: seyeon

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-10-30 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

seyeon flexwatch network video server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2 · model_132

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flexwatch-network-video-server || rpm -q flexwatch-network-video-server || flexwatch-network-video-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison flexwatch-network-video-server sudo apt install flexwatch-network-video-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold flexwatch-network-video-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list flexwatch-network-video-server sudo dnf downgrade flexwatch-network-video-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add flexwatch-network-video-server

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: Seyeon FlexWATCH Network Video Server 2.2 - Unauthorized Administrative Access

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-1160?

flexwatch network video server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-1160 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1160 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-2003-1160 affect?

CVE-2003-1160 affects flexwatch network video server. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). FlexWATCH Network video server 132 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative privileges via an HTTP request to aindex.htm that contains double leading slashes (//).

How urgent is CVE-2003-1160?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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