CVE-2003-0763: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Escapade Scripting Engine (ESP) allows remote attackers to inject

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MEDIUM 4.3MITIGATE

CVE-2003-0763 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting escapade. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Escapade Scripting Engine (ESP) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary script via the method parameter, as demonstrated using the PAGE parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-09-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: squished mosquito

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-09-17 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

squished mosquito escapade 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 escapade || rpm -q escapade || escapade --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: Escapade 0.2.1 Beta Scripting Engine - 'PAGE' 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-2003-0763?

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

Is CVE-2003-0763 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0763 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-2003-0763 affect?

CVE-2003-0763 affects escapade. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Escapade Scripting Engine (ESP) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary script via the method parameter, as demonstrated using the PAGE parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0763?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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