CVE-2003-0497

CVE-2003-0497 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in InterSystems Caché Database 5.x, where the /cachesys/bin/cache executable is installed with world-writable permissions. This misconfiguration allows local users to modify the executable and then execute it via cuxs, gaining elevated privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2 (High) due to its local attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While an ExploitDB entry (EDB-22847) exists, there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit or Nuclei modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.