CVE-2003-0499 — LOW (3.6) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Mantis 0.17.5 and earlier stores its database password in cleartext in a world-readable configuration file, which allows local users to perform unauthorized database operations.

CVSS Score

3.6

LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mantis	Mantis	0.17.5

References

https://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-335
https://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-335

FAQ

What is CVE-2003-0499?

CVE-2003-0499 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). Mantis 0.17.5 and earlier stores its database password in cleartext in a world-readable configuration file, which allows local users to perform unauthorized database operations.

How severe is CVE-2003-0499?

CVE-2003-0499 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0499?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mantis Mantis.