CVE-2003-1481 json
CommuniGate Pro 3.1 through 4.0.6 sends the session ID in the referer field for an HTTP request for an image, which allows remote attackers…
published 2003-12-31 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-1471
- cvss
- 5.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
CommuniGate Pro 3.1 through 4.0.6 sends the session ID in the referer field for an HTTP request for an image, which allows remote attackers to hijack mail sessions via an e-mail with an IMG tag that references a malicious URL that captures the referer.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-27)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-27 CommuniGate Pro Webmail 4.0.6 - Session Hijacking remote, 2003-05-05
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7501 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/7501
vdb-entry, exploit, patch
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/320438
mailing-list
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3290
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/11932
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-1481
- NVD CVE-2003-1481
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