CVE-2003-0283

CVE-2003-0283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phorum 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

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Phorum before 3.4.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script and HTML tags via a message with a "<<" before a tag name in the (1) subject, (2) author's name, or (3) author's e-mail.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0283?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Phorum before 3.4.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script and HTML tags via a message with a "<<" before a tag name in the (1) subject, (2) author's name, or (3) author's e-mail.
How severe is CVE-2003-0283?
CVE-2003-0283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0283 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0283?
CVE-2003-0283 affects Phorum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0283?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0283 published?
CVE-2003-0283 was published on 2003-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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