CVE-2003-0043
Tomcat uses trusted privileges when processing web.xml file
CVE-2003-0043 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Apache Tomcat, published January 29, 2003. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.51%, the 91st percentile. Fixed in org.apache.tomcat:tomcat 3.3.1a.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 4.51%EPSS, 91st percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
3.3.1aorg.apache.tomcat:tomcat +1 more
Description
Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a, when used with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, uses trusted privileges when processing the web.xml file, which could allow remote attackers to read portions of some files through the web.xml file.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcatMaven | before 3.3.1a | 3.3.1a |
tomcatDebian:3.0 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 3.3a-4woody.1, plus listed versions 3.3a-4woody1 | 3.3a-4woody.1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a, when used with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, uses trusted privileges when processing the web.xml file, which could allow remote attackers to read portions of some files through the web.xml file.
- Record
CVE-2003-0043- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a, when used with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, uses trusted privileges when processing the web.xml file, which could allow remote attackers to read portions of some files through the web.xml file.
- Record
CVE-2003-0043- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2003-0041No score
Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a, when used with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, uses trusted privileges when processing the web.xml file, which could allow remote attackers to read portions of some files through the web.xml file.
- Record
EUVD-2003-0041- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-cvx5-7vc7-rg77No score
Tomcat uses trusted privileges when processing web.xml file
Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a, when used with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, uses trusted privileges when processing the web.xml file, which could allow remote attackers to read portions of some files through the web.xml file.
- Record
GHSA-cvx5-7vc7-rg77- Weakness
- CWE-250
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-cvx5-7vc7-rg77No score
Tomcat uses trusted privileges when processing web.xml file
Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a, when used with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, uses trusted privileges when processing the web.xml file, which could allow remote attackers to read portions of some files through the web.xml file.
- Record
GHSA-cvx5-7vc7-rg77- Weakness
- CWE-250
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
debian.org/security/2003/dsa-246
jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a
securityfocus.com/advisories/5111
ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-060.shtml
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11195
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0043
web.archive.org/web/20030804165204/http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a/RELEASE-NOTES-3.3.1a.txt
github.com/advisories/GHSA-cvx5-7vc7-rg77