CVE-2003-1278: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-1278: Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in OpenTopic 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary sc...

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in OpenTopic 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users and possibly steal authentication information via cookies by injecting arbitrary HTML or script into IMG tags.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2003-1278 is a cross-site scripting issue in OpenTopic 2.3.1. An attacker could place malicious HTML or script inside IMG tags, causing another user’s browser to run that script. The cited CVE notes possible authentication cookie theft, so risk depends on whether this legacy forum software is still reachable. Exposure appears limited to organizations still running OpenTopic 2.3.1 or archived instances that permit untrusted HTML or image markup. The bundle does not identify broader affected versions, supported vendors, deployment counts, or internet exposure data. Prioritize as a legacy web application exposure review. This is not supported by active exploitation evidence in the bundle, but a reachable instance could affect user sessions and administrative accounts. Mitigation focus: Check original vendor or maintainer guidance for any OpenTopic 2.3.1 fix.; Inventory and retire exposed OpenTopic 2.3.1 instances where possible.; Disable untrusted HTML or IMG markup if the application supports it..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 16, 2005, 07:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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