HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2003-1343
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CVE-2003-1343

CWE-287Published: December 31, 2003· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Trend Micro ScanMail for Exchange (SMEX) before 3.81 and before 6.1 might install a back door account in smg_Smxcfg30.exe, which allows remote attackers to gain access to the web management interface via the vcc parameter, possibly "3560121183d3".

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2003-1343 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2003-1343. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

trend_micro1 product(s)
scanmail
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (10)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2003-1343
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-287
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2003

Related CVEs (CWE-287)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2003-1343 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.