First published: Wed May 14 2003(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Movable Type before 2.6, and possibly other versions including 2.63, allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script or HTML via the Name textbox, possibly when the "Allow HTML in comments?" option is enabled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Movable Type | <=2.6 | |
Movable Type | =2.63 |
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CVE-2003-0287 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
To fix CVE-2003-0287, upgrade Movable Type to version 2.63 or later, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.
The impact of CVE-2003-0287 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the context of users visiting the affected site.
Movable Type versions prior to 2.6 and possibly 2.63 are affected by CVE-2003-0287.
Mitigating the risk of CVE-2003-0287 includes disabling HTML in comments and applying necessary software updates as recommended.