How severe is CVE-2003-5003?

CVE-2003-5003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2003-5003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-5003?

CVE-2003-5003 affects Ibm Iss Blackice Pc Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-5003?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-5003 published?

CVE-2003-5003 was published on 2022-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-5003

CVE-2003-5003 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Iss Blackice Pc Protection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Iss Blackice Pc Protection
Published: 2022-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A vulnerability was found in ISS BlackICE PC Protection. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the Update Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-5003?: A vulnerability was found in ISS BlackICE PC Protection. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the Update Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
How severe is CVE-2003-5003?: CVE-2003-5003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2003-5003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-5003?: CVE-2003-5003 affects Ibm Iss Blackice Pc Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-5003?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-5003 published?: CVE-2003-5003 was published on 2022-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.296

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:iss_blackice_pc_protection:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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