CVE-2003-1402: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in hit.php for Kietu 2.0 and 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1402 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting kietu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in hit.php for Kietu 2.0 and 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the url_hit parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5015.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kietu

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 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kietu kietu DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kietu sudo apt install kietu=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold kietu

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

dnf --showduplicates list kietu sudo dnf downgrade kietu-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add kietu

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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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-2003-1402?

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

Is CVE-2003-1402 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1402 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-2003-1402 affect?

CVE-2003-1402 affects kietu. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in hit.php for Kietu 2.0 and 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the url_hit parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5015.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1402?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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