CVE-2003-0482
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedTUTOS 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading the code using file_new.php, then directly accessing the uploaded code via a request to the repository containing the code.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceTUTOS 1.1 contains a file upload vulnerability in file_new.php that allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary code files. Attackers can then execute the uploaded malicious code by directly accessing the file in the repository directory, achieving remote code execution.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data= 1.1CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Authentication
- None
- Confidentiality
- Partial
- Integrity
- Partial
- Availability
- Partial
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm TUTOS installation and versionLook for TUTOS software in your web root. Check for version indicators in the application (version file, about page, or source headers). Compare the installed version to the affected range: = 1.1Affected if The installed TUTOS version is exactly 1.1
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Verify file_new.php existsSearch the web directory for the file file_new.php. This is the vulnerable upload handler mentioned in the CVE.Affected if file_new.php is present and accessible via the web server
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Identify the upload repository directoryExamine the TUTOS configuration or file_new.php source code to determine where uploaded files are stored. Look for paths pointing to a repository, upload, or files directory.Affected if Uploaded files are stored in a directory under the web root
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Check if upload directory is web-accessibleVerify whether the repository directory where uploads are stored is accessible via HTTP/HTTPS. Attempt to access the directory directly through the web server.Affected if The upload repository directory is web-accessible and serves files as-is (no script execution blocking)
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Determine if file upload functionality is enabledCheck if the file upload feature is active in TUTOS. This may be indicated by upload forms or buttons in the application interface, or by configuration settings.Affected if File upload functionality is enabled and accessible to users or unauthenticated attackers
You are affected if TUTOS 1.1 is installed with file_new.php accessible and the upload repository is stored in a web-accessible directory that allows script execution.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataRestrict file uploads to safe file types only, store uploaded files outside the web root or in a non-executable directory, disable script execution in upload directories, and implement strict input validation on file_new.php.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
Primary sourcesPractitioner notes
ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2003-0482 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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