How severe is CVE-2003-0770?

CVE-2003-0770 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0770 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0770?

CVE-2003-0770 primarily affects Ikonboard.com Ikonboard. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0770?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-0770 published?

CVE-2003-0770 was published on 2003-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0770

CVE-2003-0770 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ikonboard.com Ikonboard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ikonboard.com Ikonboard
Published: 2003-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

FUNC.pm in IkonBoard 3.1.2a and earlier, including 3.1.1, does not properly cleanse the "lang" cookie when it contains illegal characters, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when the cookie is inserted into a Perl "eval" statement.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0770?: FUNC.pm in IkonBoard 3.1.2a and earlier, including 3.1.1, does not properly cleanse the "lang" cookie when it contains illegal characters, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when the cookie is inserted into a Perl "eval" statement.
How severe is CVE-2003-0770?: CVE-2003-0770 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0770 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0770?: CVE-2003-0770 primarily affects Ikonboard.com Ikonboard. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0770?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0770 published?: CVE-2003-0770 was published on 2003-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ikonboard.com:ikonboard:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ikonboard.com:ikonboard:3.1.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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