CVE-2003-1403: foo.php3 in DotBr 0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request, which call

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1403 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting botbr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

foo.php3 in DotBr 0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request, which calls the phpinfo function.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dotbr

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

dotbr botbr DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison botbr sudo apt install botbr=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold botbr

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

dnf --showduplicates list botbr sudo dnf downgrade botbr-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add botbr

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-2003-1403?

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

Is CVE-2003-1403 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1403 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-2003-1403 affect?

CVE-2003-1403 affects botbr. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). foo.php3 in DotBr 0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request, which calls the phpinfo function.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1403?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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