How severe is CVE-2003-1249?

CVE-2003-1249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1249?

CVE-2003-1249 affects Businessobjects Webintelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1249?

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-2003-1249 published?

CVE-2003-1249 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1249

CVE-2003-1249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Businessobjects Webintelligence 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Businessobjects Webintelligence
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WebIntelligence 2.7.1 uses guessable user session cookies, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1249?: WebIntelligence 2.7.1 uses guessable user session cookies, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions.
How severe is CVE-2003-1249?: CVE-2003-1249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1249?: CVE-2003-1249 affects Businessobjects Webintelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1249?: 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-2003-1249 published?: CVE-2003-1249 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:webintelligence:2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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