LOW
CVE-2003-0499
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 7, 2003· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
3.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Mantis 0.17.5 and earlier stores its database password in cleartext in a world-readable configuration file, which allows local users to perform unauthorized database operations.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2003-0499 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
mantis1 product(s)
mantis
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2003-0499
CVSS Score3.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 7, 2003
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2003-0499 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.