CVE-2003-0050

NONECVSS 0.09.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreLOW confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because EPSS predicts 88% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 0.5% of all CVEs). Confidence: see factors.

Triggered by: EPSS exploit prediction ≥85%
Sources: epss
Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
  • High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 69%
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 69%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

parse_xml.cgi in Apple Darwin Streaming Administration Server 4.1.2 and QuickTime Streaming Server 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters.

CVSS v3
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EG Score
9.0(low)
EPSS
99.3%
KEV
Not listed

Published

March 7, 2003

Last Modified

June 16, 2026

References (8)

Data Freshness Timeline

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Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Exploit-DBEDB-16891✓ verified
    First seen Jul 3, 2010

    QuickTime Streaming Server - 'parse_xml.cgi' Remote Execution (Metasploit)

    Open source ↗
  • Metasploitexploit/unix/webapp/qtss_parse_xml_exec✓ verified
    First seen Feb 24, 2003

    QuickTime Streaming Server parse_xml.cgi Remote Execution

    Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0050?
CVE-2003-0050 is a none vulnerability published on March 7, 2003. parse_xml.cgi in Apple Darwin Streaming Administration Server 4.1.2 and QuickTime Streaming Server 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters.
When was CVE-2003-0050 disclosed?
CVE-2003-0050 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 7, 2003, with the most recent update on June 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2003-0050 actively exploited?
CVE-2003-0050 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2003-0050?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0050, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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