CVE-2003-0484 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 28 Jun 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the topic_id parameter in phpBB, 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-2003-0484?

CVE-2003-0484 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, 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 viewtopic.php for phpBB allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script via the topic_id parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0484?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0484?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0484 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-2003-0484 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0484 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Phpbb Group Phpbb vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vmvq-p42h-6w86.