CVE-2002-0217 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published 3 May 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute JavaScript in other users' browsers via the XOOPS Private Message System, potentially leading to session hijacking.

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-2002-0217?

CVE-2002-0217 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 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) vulnerabilities in the Private Message System for XOOPS 1.0 RC1 allow remote attackers to execute Javascript on other web clients via (1) the Title field or a Private Message Box or (2) the image field parameter in pmlite.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0217?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xoops Xoops.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0217?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0217 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-2002-0217 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0217 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9w75-5g59-wmwq.