CVE-2003-0484: XSS

Published Jun 28, 2003
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in viewtopic.php for phpBB allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script via the topicid parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Phpbb Group Phpbb

Event History

Jun 28, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Aug 7, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0484?

CVE-2003-0484 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0484?

To fix CVE-2003-0484, upgrade to a patched version of phpBB that addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2003-0484?

CVE-2003-0484 can be exploited for cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers.

4

Which versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2003-0484?

CVE-2003-0484 affects all versions of phpBB prior to the release of an updated version that mitigates the vulnerability.

5

How can I determine if my phpBB installation is vulnerable to CVE-2003-0484?

You can determine vulnerability to CVE-2003-0484 by checking if your phpBB version is earlier than the fixed release that addresses this issue.

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