MEDIUM
CVE-2003-0389
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 24, 2003· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the secure redirect function of RSA ACE/Agent 5.0 for Windows, and 5.x for Web, allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script and possibly cause users to enter a passphrase via a GET request containing the script.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2003-0389 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
rsa1 product(s)
ace agent
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q2/0112.htmlExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.rapid7.com/advisories/R7-0014.htmlExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q2/0112.htmlExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.rapid7.com/advisories/R7-0014.htmlExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2003-0389
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 24, 2003
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2003-0389 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.