CVE-2003-1459: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ttCMS 2.2 and ttForum allow remote attackers to execute

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1459 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting ttcms, ttforum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ttCMS 2.2 and ttForum allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) template parameter in News.php or (2) installdir parameter in install.php.

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	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.1% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ttcms

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

ttcms ttcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ttcms sudo apt install ttcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold ttcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list ttcms sudo dnf downgrade ttcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add ttcms

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.

ttcms ttforum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ttforum sudo apt install ttforum=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold ttforum

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

dnf --showduplicates list ttforum sudo dnf downgrade ttforum-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add ttforum

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: ttCMS 2.2 / ttForum 1.1 - 'install.php?installdir' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: ttCMS 2.2 / ttForum 1.1 - 'news.php?template' Remote File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2003-1459?

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

Is CVE-2003-1459 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1459 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-2003-1459 affect?

CVE-2003-1459 affects ttcms, ttforum. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ttCMS 2.2 and ttForum allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) template parameter in News.php or (2) installdir parameter in install.php.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1459?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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