CVE-2001-1257 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript via embedded email content in Horde IMP, requiring user interaction to view the malicious message.

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-2001-1257?

CVE-2001-1257 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 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 Horde Internet Messaging Program (IMP) before 2.2.6 and 1.2.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript embedded in an email.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1257?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Horde Imp.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1257?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1257 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-2001-1257 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1257 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3g85-rc94-jg7f.

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