CVE-2003-0590: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splatt Forum allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML and

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HIGH 7.1MITIGATE

CVE-2003-0590 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting splatt forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splatt Forum allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML and web script via the post icon (image_subject) field.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: splatt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-08-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

splatt splatt forum MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy splatt-forum || rpm -q splatt-forum || splatt-forum --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Splatt Forum 3/4 - Post Icon HTML Injection

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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-2003-0590?

splatt forum: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0590 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0590 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-2003-0590 affect?

CVE-2003-0590 affects splatt forum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splatt Forum allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML and web script via the post icon (image_subject) field.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0590?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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