CVE-2003-0492 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 28 Jun 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary web script via the Search parameter in Snitz Forums, requiring user interaction to trigger.

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-2003-0492?

CVE-2003-0492 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 search.asp for Snitz Forums 3.4.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via the Search parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0492?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Snitz Communications Snitz Forums 2000.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0492?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0492 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-2003-0492 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0492 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hmr6-6xw9-xh5j.