CVE-2003-1404: DotBr 0.1 stores config.inc with insufficient access control under the web document root, which allows remote

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1404 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.

DotBr 0.1 stores config.inc with insufficient access control under the web document root, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as SQL usernames and passwords.

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	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
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-2003-1404?

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

Is CVE-2003-1404 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1404 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-2003-1404 affect?

CVE-2003-1404 affects botbr. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). DotBr 0.1 stores config.inc with insufficient access control under the web document root, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as SQL usernames and passwords.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1404?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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