CVE-2003-1539: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ONEdotOH Simple File Manager (SFM) before 0.21 allows remote attac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2003-1539?

simple file manager: upgrade to newer than 0.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2003-1539 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1539 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2003-1539 affect?

CVE-2003-1539 affects simple file manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ONEdotOH Simple File Manager (SFM) before 0.21 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) file names and (2) directory names.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2003-1539?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2003-1539 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting simple file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ONEdotOH Simple File Manager (SFM) before 0.21 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) file names and (2) directory names.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: onedotoh

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

onedotoh simple file manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.19

Fixed in: newer than 0.19

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-file-manager || rpm -q simple-file-manager || simple-file-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-file-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-file-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-1539?

simple file manager: upgrade to newer than 0.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-1539 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1539 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-2003-1539 affect?

CVE-2003-1539 affects simple file manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ONEdotOH Simple File Manager (SFM) before 0.21 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) file names and (2) directory names.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1539?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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