How severe is CVE-2003-0038?

CVE-2003-0038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0038?

CVE-2003-0038 affects Gnu Mailman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0038?

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

When was CVE-2003-0038 published?

CVE-2003-0038 was published on 2003-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0038

CVE-2003-0038 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Mailman with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Mailman
Published: 2003-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in options.py for Mailman 2.1 allows remote attackers to inject script or HTML into web pages via the (1) email or (2) language parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0038?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in options.py for Mailman 2.1 allows remote attackers to inject script or HTML into web pages via the (1) email or (2) language parameters.
How severe is CVE-2003-0038?: CVE-2003-0038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0038?: CVE-2003-0038 affects Gnu Mailman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0038 published?: CVE-2003-0038 was published on 2003-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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