CVE-2003-1172

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Directory traversal vulnerability in the view-source sample file in Apache Software Foundation Cocoon 2.1 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 94.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23949
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/10064
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1007993
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/2749
cve@mitrehttp://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/6W00L0U8KC.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8883
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13499
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23949
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/10064
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1007993
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/2749
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/6W00L0U8KC.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8883
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13499

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

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

Exploit-DBEDB-23282✓ verified
First seen Oct 24, 2003
Apache cocoon 2.14/2.2 - Directory Traversal
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-1172?

CVE-2003-1172 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2003. Directory traversal vulnerability in the view-source sample file in Apache Software Foundation Cocoon 2.1 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

When was CVE-2003-1172 disclosed?

CVE-2003-1172 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 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-2003-1172 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-1172 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 94.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-1172?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-1172, 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-2003-1172

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