CVE-2003-1540 json
WF-Chat 1.0 Beta stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain…
published 2003-12-31 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-1530
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.2%
- EPSS 3.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 88%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
WF-Chat 1.0 Beta stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain authentication information via a direct request to (1) !pwds.txt and (2) !nicks.txt.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-22388)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-22388 WFChat 1.0 - Information Disclosure remote, 2003-03-19
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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securitytracker.com
/id?1006352
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/7147
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/315583/30/25430/threaded
mailing-list
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secunia.com
/advisories/8396
third-party-advisory
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3645
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/11571
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-1540
- NVD CVE-2003-1540
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