CVE-2003-0979

Name: CVE-2003-0979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-01-05T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0979 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FreeScripts VisitorBook LE (visitorbook.pl) does not properly escape line breaks in input, which allows remote attackers to (1) use VisitorBook as an open mail relay, when $mailuser is 1, via extra headers in the email field, or (2) cause the guestbook database to be deleted via a large number of line breaks that exceeds the $max_posts variable.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FreeScripts VisitorBook LE (visitorbook.pl) does not properly escape line breaks in input, which allows remote attackers to (1) use VisitorBook as an open mail relay, when $mailuser is 1, via extra headers in the email field, or (2) cause the guestbook database to be deleted via a large number of line breaks that exceeds the $max_posts variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freescripts	Visitorbook	le

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107107840622493&w=2
http://www.westpoint.ltd.uk/advisories/wp-03-0001.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107107840622493&w=2
http://www.westpoint.ltd.uk/advisories/wp-03-0001.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0979?

How severe is CVE-2003-0979?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0979 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0979?

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Source: NVD / NIST