CVE-2003-1498

WRENSOFT Zoom Search Engine < 2.0_build_1018 - Cross-Site Scripting via zoom_query Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2003-1498. PoCs published by Ezhilan.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WrenSoft Zoom Search Engine by injecting malicious JavaScript code via the 'zoom_query' parameter. The lack of input sanitization allows arbitrary script execution in the context of the vulnerable site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php for WRENSOFT Zoom Search Engine 2.0 Build 1018 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the zoom_query parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Ezhilan · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23244

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WrenSoft Zoom Search Engine by injecting malicious JavaScript code via the 'zoom_query' parameter. The lack of input sanitization allows arbitrary script execution in the context of the vulnerable site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WrenSoft Zoom Search Engine
No auth needed
Prerequisites: A vulnerable instance of WrenSoft Zoom Search Engine · User interaction to visit the malicious link
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13431
Exploit, Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8823

Scores

EPSS 0.0150
EPSS Percentile 71.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
wrensoft/zoom_search_engine < 2.0_build_1018
Published Dec 31, 2003
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026