LOW
CVE-2003-1588
CWE-255Published: February 8, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
1.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Sun Cluster 2.2, when HA-Oracle or HA-Sybase DBMS services are used, stores database credentials in cleartext in a cluster configuration file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2003-1588 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
sun1 product(s)
cluster
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-2003-1588
CVSS Score1.9 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 8, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2003-1588 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.