CVE-2003-1499: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Bytehoard 0.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary file

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1499 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting bytehoard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Bytehoard 0.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the infolder parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bytehoard

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

bytehoard bytehoard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bytehoard sudo apt install bytehoard=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7> sudo apt-mark hold bytehoard

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

dnf --showduplicates list bytehoard sudo dnf downgrade bytehoard-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add bytehoard

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: Bytehoard 0.7 - File Disclosure

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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-2003-1499?

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

Is CVE-2003-1499 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1499 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-2003-1499 affect?

CVE-2003-1499 affects bytehoard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Bytehoard 0.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the infolder parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1499?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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