CVE-2003-1540

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

WF-Chat 1.0 Beta stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain authentication information via a direct request to (1) !pwds.txt and (2) !nicks.txt.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 90.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/8396
cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/3645
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1006352
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/315583/30/25430/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7147
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11571
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/8396
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3645
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1006352
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/315583/30/25430/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7147
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11571

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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-22388✓ verified
First seen Mar 19, 2003
WFChat 1.0 - Information Disclosure
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-1540?

CVE-2003-1540 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2003. WF-Chat 1.0 Beta stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain authentication information via a direct request to (1) !pwds.txt and (2) !nicks.txt.

When was CVE-2003-1540 disclosed?

CVE-2003-1540 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-2003-1540 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-1540 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 90.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-1540?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-1540, 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-2003-1540

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