CVE-2003-1212

CVE-2003-1212 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

MaxWebPortal 1.30 allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions by modifying hidden form fields, such as the (1) news, (2) lock, or (3) allmem fields in the 'start new topic' HTML page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1212?
MaxWebPortal 1.30 allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions by modifying hidden form fields, such as the (1) news, (2) lock, or (3) allmem fields in the 'start new topic' HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2003-1212?
CVE-2003-1212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1212 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1212?
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-2003-1212 published?
CVE-2003-1212 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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