CVE-2003-1513: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in example scripts in Caucho Technology Resin 2.0 through

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1513 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting resin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in example scripts in Caucho Technology Resin 2.0 through 2.1.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) env.jsp, (2) form.jsp, (3) session.jsp, (4) the move parameter to tictactoe.jsp, or the (5) name or (6) comment fields to guestbook.jsp.

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	1.5% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: caucho technology

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 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

caucho technology resin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.1.1 · 2.1.2 · 2.1.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison resin sudo apt install resin=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold resin

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

dnf --showduplicates list resin sudo dnf downgrade resin-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add resin

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: Caucho Resin 2.0/2.1 - Multiple HTML Injection / Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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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-2003-1513?

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

Is CVE-2003-1513 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1513 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-2003-1513 affect?

CVE-2003-1513 affects resin. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in example scripts in Caucho Technology Resin 2.0 through 2.1.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) env.jsp, (2) form.jsp, (3) session.jsp, (4) the move p

How urgent is CVE-2003-1513?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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