CVE-2003-1543: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Bajie Http Web Server 0.95zxe, 0.95zxc, and possibly others, allow

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1543 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting java http 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 Bajie Http Web Server 0.95zxe, 0.95zxc, and possibly others, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string, which is reflected in an error message.

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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bajie

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

bajie java http server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.95 zxc · 0.95 zxe

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.95

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy java-http-server || rpm -q java-http-server || java-http-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.95 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison java-http-server sudo apt install java-http-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.95> sudo apt-mark hold java-http-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list java-http-server sudo dnf downgrade java-http-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.95> sudo dnf versionlock add java-http-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-2003-1543?

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

Is CVE-2003-1543 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1543 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-2003-1543 affect?

CVE-2003-1543 affects java http server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Bajie Http Web Server 0.95zxe, 0.95zxc, and possibly others, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string, which is reflected in an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1543?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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