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CVE-2003-0405

5.0 · MEDIUM

Vignette StoryServer 5 and Vignette V/6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary TCL code via (1) an HTTP query or cookie which is processed in the NEEDS command, or (2) an HTTP Referrer that i…

Published Jun 30, 2003vignetteEPSS 1.57%

Overview

CVE-2003-0405 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting vignette content_suite. It was published on June 30, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Vignette StoryServer 5 and Vignette V/6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary TCL code via (1) an HTTP query or cookie which is processed in the NEEDS command, or (2) an HTTP Referrer that is processed in the VALID_PATHS command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vignette. Update content_suite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105405922826197&w=2Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/12070.phpRefwww.s21sec.com/es/avisos/s21sec-024-en.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/7690Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/7692Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105405922826197&w=2Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/12070.phpRefwww.s21sec.com/es/avisos/s21sec-024-en.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/7690Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/7692

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0405?

CVE-2003-0405 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting vignette content_suite. It was published on June 30, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2003-0405?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0405?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vignette. Update content_suite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2003-0405?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2003-0405 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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