CVE-2003-1385
CWE-94Published: December 31, 2003· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
ipchat.php in Invision Power Board 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code, if register_globals is enabled, by modifying the root_path parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2003-1385 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-2003-1385. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2003-1385 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts