CVE-2003-1460: Worker Filemanager 1.0 through 2.7 sets the permissions on the destination directory to world-readable and exe

Routine

LOW 3.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1460 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) affecting worker filemanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Worker Filemanager 1.0 through 2.7 sets the permissions on the destination directory to world-readable and executable while copying data, which could allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ralf hoffmann

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

ralf hoffmann worker filemanager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.2 · 1.3 · 1.3.1 · 1.3.2 · 1.3.3 · 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy worker-filemanager || rpm -q worker-filemanager || worker-filemanager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison worker-filemanager sudo apt install worker-filemanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold worker-filemanager

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

dnf --showduplicates list worker-filemanager sudo dnf downgrade worker-filemanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add worker-filemanager

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-2003-1460?

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

Is CVE-2003-1460 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1460 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-2003-1460 affect?

CVE-2003-1460 affects worker filemanager. Severity is low (CVSS 3.6). Worker Filemanager 1.0 through 2.7 sets the permissions on the destination directory to world-readable and executable while copying data, which could allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1460?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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