CVE-2003-0270 in the critical feed json
The administration capability for Apple AirPort 802.11 wireless access point devices uses weak encryption (XOR with a fixed key) for protec…
published 2003-05-14 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-0265
- cvss
- 7.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 11.0%
- EPSS 11.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Metasploit
Summary
The administration capability for Apple AirPort 802.11 wireless access point devices uses weak encryption (XOR with a fixed key) for protecting authentication credentials, which could allow remote attackers to obtain administrative access via sniffing when the capability is available via Ethernet or non-WEP connections.
Exploit prediction
11.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit auxiliary/scanner/acpp/login Apple Airport ACPP Authentication Scanner metasploit auxiliary, normal rank
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.6 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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atstake.com
/research/advisories/2003/a051203-1.txt
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/7554
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/11980
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/8773
third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1006742
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-0270
- NVD CVE-2003-0270
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