Is CVE-2003-1468 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2003-1468, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2003-1468 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2003-1468 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2003-1468?

CVE-2003-1468 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2003-1468

CWE-200Published: December 31, 2003· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Web_Links module in PHP-Nuke 6.0 through 6.5 final allows remote attackers to obtain the full web server path via an invalid cid parameter that is non-numeric or null, which leaks the pathname in an error message.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2003-1468 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-2003-1468. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.