CVE-2003-0981 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can spoof origin via reverse DNS logs to facilitate cross-site scripting attacks in FreeScripts VisitorBook LE.
- 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-2003-0981?
CVE-2003-0981 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 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
FreeScripts VisitorBook LE (visitorbook.pl) logs the reverse DNS name of a visiting host, which allows remote attackers to spoof the origin of their incoming requests and facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Weakness: CWE-346
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0981?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freescripts Visitorbook Le.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0981?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0981 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-2003-0981 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0981 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g74x-jxxh-m6fv.