CVE-2003-1249: WebIntelligence 2.7.1 uses guessable user session cookies, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions.

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1249 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webintelligence. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WebIntelligence 2.7.1 uses guessable user session cookies, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: businessobjects

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

businessobjects webintelligence DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webintelligence sudo apt install webintelligence=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.1> sudo apt-mark hold webintelligence

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

dnf --showduplicates list webintelligence sudo dnf downgrade webintelligence-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add webintelligence

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-2003-1249?

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

Is CVE-2003-1249 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1249 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-2003-1249 affect?

CVE-2003-1249 affects webintelligence. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). WebIntelligence 2.7.1 uses guessable user session cookies, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1249?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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