What is the severity of CVE-2003-0223?

CVE-2003-0223 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0223?

To fix CVE-2003-0223, it's recommended to apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of IIS.

Which versions of IIS are affected by CVE-2003-0223?

CVE-2003-0223 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 4.0, 5.0, and 5.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0223?

CVE-2003-0223 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through redirection messages.

Can CVE-2003-0223 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2003-0223 can allow attackers to execute scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-0223

medium

6.8

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 79

30/5/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0223: XSS

First published: Fri May 30 2003(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in the ASP function responsible for redirection in Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0, 5.0, and 5.1 allows remote attackers to embed a URL containing script in a redirection message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)	=5.0
Microsoft Internet Information Services	=4.0

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0223?
CVE-2003-0223 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0223?
To fix CVE-2003-0223, it's recommended to apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of IIS.
Which versions of IIS are affected by CVE-2003-0223?
CVE-2003-0223 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 4.0, 5.0, and 5.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0223?
CVE-2003-0223 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through redirection messages.
Can CVE-2003-0223 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2003-0223 can allow attackers to execute scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

agent/references
agent/type
agent/softwarecombine
collector/mitre-cve
source/MITRE
agent/weakness
agent/last-modified-date
agent/severity
agent/author
agent/description
agent/first-publish-date
agent/event
agent/source
agent/tags
collector/nvd-historical
vendor/microsoft
canonical/microsoft internet information services
canonical/microsoft internet information server
agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
collector/nvd-index
canonical/microsoft internet information services (iis)
version/microsoft internet information services (iis)/5.0
version/microsoft internet information services/4.0

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.