How severe is CVE-2003-0273?

CVE-2003-0273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0273?

CVE-2003-0273 primarily affects Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0273?

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

When was CVE-2003-0273 published?

CVE-2003-0273 was published on 2003-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0273

CVE-2003-0273 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker
Published: 2003-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web interface for Request Tracker (RT) 1.0 through 1.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute script via message bodies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0273?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web interface for Request Tracker (RT) 1.0 through 1.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute script via message bodies.
How severe is CVE-2003-0273?: CVE-2003-0273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0273?: CVE-2003-0273 primarily affects Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0273 published?: CVE-2003-0273 was published on 2003-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:best_practical_solutions:request_tracker:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:best_practical_solutions:request_tracker:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:best_practical_solutions:request_tracker:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:best_practical_solutions:request_tracker:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:best_practical_solutions:request_tracker:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:best_practical_solutions:request_tracker:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:best_practical_solutions:request_tracker:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:best_practical_solutions:request_tracker:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*