Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2003-0277 is a directory traversal issue in Happycgi.com Happymall 4.3 and 4.4. A remote attacker could read files the web server process can access. For executives, the main concern is exposure of configuration files, credentials, customer data, or system details from a legacy shopping application. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Happycgi.com Happymall 4.3 or 4.4, especially internet-facing CGI deployments. Because this is a 2003-era product, residual risk is mainly legacy, forgotten, or archived commerce infrastructure. Treat this as high priority only if Happymall 4.3 or 4.4 is present. The vulnerability can expose sensitive files remotely, but the affected software is old and may not exist in modern environments. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any Happymall 4.3 or 4.4 installations.; Check vendor or archive guidance for any fixed Happymall release.; Restrict internet access to legacy CGI paths until removed or fixed..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- happymall-dotdot-directory-traversal(11987)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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