CVE-2001-0948 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Feb 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or display false information via stored XSS in certificate descriptions viewed by users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0948?

CVE-2001-0948 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (CSS) vulnerability in ValiCert Enterprise Validation Authority (EVA) 3.3 through 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or display false information by including HTML or script in the certificate's description, which is executed when the certificate is viewed.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0948?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Valicert Enterprise Validation Authority.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0948?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0948 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2001-0948 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0948 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cwm8-32rv-7w26.