CVE-2003-1269: AN HTTP 1.41e allows remote attackers to obtain the root web server path via an HTTP request with a long argum

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1269 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting an-http. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AN HTTP 1.41e allows remote attackers to obtain the root web server path via an HTTP request with a long argument to a script, which leaks the path in an error message.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: an

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

an an-http DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.41e

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.41e

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.41e (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison an-http sudo apt install an-http=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.41e> sudo apt-mark hold an-http

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

dnf --showduplicates list an-http sudo dnf downgrade an-http-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.41e> sudo dnf versionlock add an-http

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-1269?

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

Is CVE-2003-1269 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1269 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-2003-1269 affect?

CVE-2003-1269 affects an-http. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). AN HTTP 1.41e allows remote attackers to obtain the root web server path via an HTTP request with a long argument to a script, which leaks the path in an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1269?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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