CVE-2003-1166: Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) Openfile.aspx and (2) Html.aspx in HTTP Commander 4.0 allows remote a

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1166 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting http commander. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) Openfile.aspx and (2) Html.aspx in HTTP Commander 4.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

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	7.1% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: http commander

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

http commander http commander DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy http-commander || rpm -q http-commander || http-commander --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison http-commander sudo apt install http-commander=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold http-commander

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

dnf --showduplicates list http-commander sudo dnf downgrade http-commander-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add http-commander

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: http commander 4.0 - Directory Traversal

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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-2003-1166?

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

Is CVE-2003-1166 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1166 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-2003-1166 affect?

CVE-2003-1166 affects http commander. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) Openfile.aspx and (2) Html.aspx in HTTP Commander 4.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1166?

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

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