CVE-2003-0292: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Inktomi Traffic-Server 5.5.1 allows remote attackers to insert arb

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0292 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting inktomi traffic-server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Inktomi Traffic-Server 5.5.1 allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script or HTML into an error page that appears to come from the domain that the client is visiting, aka "Man-in-the-Middle" XSS.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: inktomi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-06-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

inktomi inktomi traffic-server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.5.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy inktomi-traffic-server || rpm -q inktomi-traffic-server || inktomi-traffic-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison inktomi-traffic-server sudo apt install inktomi-traffic-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold inktomi-traffic-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list inktomi-traffic-server sudo dnf downgrade inktomi-traffic-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add inktomi-traffic-server

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.

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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-2003-0292?

inktomi traffic-server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0292 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0292 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-2003-0292 affect?

CVE-2003-0292 affects inktomi traffic-server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Inktomi Traffic-Server 5.5.1 allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script or HTML into an error page that appears to come from the domain that the client is visiting, aka "Man-in-the-Mid

How urgent is CVE-2003-0292?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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