CVE-2002-1703: Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in auction.cgi for Mewsoft NetAuction 3.0 allows remote attackers to

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1703 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting netauction. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in auction.cgi for Mewsoft NetAuction 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via the Term parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mewsoft

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mewsoft netauction DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netauction || rpm -q netauction || netauction --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netauction sudo apt install netauction=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold netauction

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list netauction sudo dnf downgrade netauction-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add netauction

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Mewsoft NetAuction 3.0 - Cross-Site Scripting

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1703?

netauction: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1703 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1703 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-1703 affect?

CVE-2002-1703 affects netauction. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in auction.cgi for Mewsoft NetAuction 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via the Term parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1703?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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