CVE-2001-0987 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in other users' browsers via error messages in CGIWrap.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0987?
CVE-2001-0987 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in CGIWrap before 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on other web clients by causing the Javascript to be inserted into error messages that are generated by CGIWrap.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0987?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nathan Neulinger Cgiwrap.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0987?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0987 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-2001-0987 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0987 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhfv-4w4f-wrrh.