CVE-2002-0230 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript on other clients via the cmd parameter in Faq-O-Matic's fom.cgi script.
- 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-2002-0230?
CVE-2002-0230 is a medium-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 fom.cgi of Faq-O-Matic 2.712 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on other clients via the cmd parameter, which causes the script to be inserted into an error message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0230?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Faq-O-Matic Faq-O-Matic.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0230?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0230 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-2002-0230 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0230 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c2mv-ghh5-8hm8.