How severe is CVE-2003-0009?

CVE-2003-0009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0009?

CVE-2003-0009 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Me. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0009?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0009 published?

CVE-2003-0009 was published on 2003-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0009

CVE-2003-0009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Me with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Me
Published: 2003-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Help and Support Center for Microsoft Windows Me allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in the Local Computer security context via an hcp:// URL with the malicious script in the topic parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0009?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Help and Support Center for Microsoft Windows Me allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in the Local Computer security context via an hcp:// URL with the malicious script in the topic parameter.
How severe is CVE-2003-0009?: CVE-2003-0009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0009?: CVE-2003-0009 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Me. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0009?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0009 published?: CVE-2003-0009 was published on 2003-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_me:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:professional:*:*:*:*:*

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