Is CVE-2003-1486 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2003-1486 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2003-1486 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2003-1486 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2003-1486?

CVE-2003-1486 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2003-1486

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

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Phorum 3.4 through 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web server via an incorrect HTTP request to (1) smileys.php, (2) quick_listrss.php, (3) purge.php, (4) news.php, (5) memberlist.php, (6) forum_listrss.php, (7) forum_list_rdf.php, (8) forum_list.php, or (9) move.php, which leaks the information in an error message.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2003-1486 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.

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