CVE-2003-1239: Directory traversal vulnerability in sendphoto.php in WihPhoto 0.86 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1239 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting wihphoto. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in sendphoto.php in WihPhoto 0.86 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. specifiers in the album parameter, and the target filename in the pic 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	7.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wihphoto

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

wihphoto wihphoto DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.86

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.86

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wihphoto || rpm -q wihphoto || wihphoto --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.86 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wihphoto sudo apt install wihphoto=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.86> sudo apt-mark hold wihphoto

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

dnf --showduplicates list wihphoto sudo dnf downgrade wihphoto-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.86> sudo dnf versionlock add wihphoto

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: WihPhoto 0.86 dev - 'sendphoto.php' File 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-2003-1239?

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

Is CVE-2003-1239 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1239 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-2003-1239 affect?

CVE-2003-1239 affects wihphoto. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in sendphoto.php in WihPhoto 0.86 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. specifiers in the album parameter, and the target filename in the pic parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1239?

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

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