CVE-2003-0442 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary scripts via the PHPSESSID parameter when transparent session ID support is enabled, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0442?
CVE-2003-0442 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Php Php, published on 20 Jun 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the transparent SID support capability for PHP before 4.3.2 (session.use_trans_sid) allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary script via the PHPSESSID parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0442?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Php Php, Redhat Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0442?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2003-0442 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0442 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as DSA-351, GHSA-xx7m-rfgv-w2gg.