CVE-2003-1258

CVE-2003-1258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Versatilebulletinboard 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

activate.php in versatileBulletinBoard (vBB) 0.9.5 and 0.9.6 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access via a URL request with the uid parameter set to the webmaster uid.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1258?
activate.php in versatileBulletinBoard (vBB) 0.9.5 and 0.9.6 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access via a URL request with the uid parameter set to the webmaster uid.
How severe is CVE-2003-1258?
CVE-2003-1258 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1258 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1258?
CVE-2003-1258 primarily affects Versatilebulletinboard. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1258?
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-2003-1258 published?
CVE-2003-1258 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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