CVE-2003-0050

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 7, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2003/Feb/25/applesa20030225macosx102.txt
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104618904330226&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11401.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6954
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2003/Feb/25/applesa20030225macosx102.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104618904330226&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11401.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6954

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 9× in last 7d / 12× in last 30d)

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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 April 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 99.5% 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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CVE-2003-0050

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