CVE-2001-1202 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript on clients via a crafted URL triggering a 403 error in DeleGate.

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-2001-1202?

CVE-2001-1202 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 DeleGate 7.7.0 and 7.7.1 does not quote scripting commands within a "403 Forbidden" error page, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on other clients via a URL that generates an error.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1202?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Delegate Delegate.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1202?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1202 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-2001-1202 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-1202 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7hgq-qg3c-85g8.

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