CVE-2003-0479 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script into the WebBBS guestbook via input fields, 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
None listed

What is CVE-2003-0479?

CVE-2003-0479 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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 guestbook for WebBBS allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script via the (1) Name, (2) Email, or (3) Message fields.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0479?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Affordable Web Space Design Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0479?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0479 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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-2003-0479 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0479 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmqg-fc8m-gp7f.

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