CVE-2003-0013

Description

The default .htaccess scripts for Bugzilla 2.14.x before 2.14.5, 2.16.x before 2.16.2, and 2.17.x before 2.17.3 do not include filenames for backup copies of the localconfig file that are made from editors such as vi and Emacs, which could allow remote attackers to obtain a database password by directly accessing the backup file.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.91% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory debian.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/6351	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6501	vdb entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10970.php	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104154319200399&w=2	mailing list
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-230	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0013?: CVE-2003-0013 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0013?: To fix CVE-2003-0013, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0013 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2003-0013 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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