CVE-2002-0257 Cross-site scripting in n/a

What is CVE-2002-0257?

CVE-2002-0257 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Http Server, 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 auction.pl of MakeBid Auction Deluxe 3.30 allows remote attackers to obtain information from other users via the form fields (1) TITLE, (2) DESCTIT, (3) DESC, (4) searchstring, (5) ALIAS, (6) EMAIL, (7) ADDRESS1, (8) ADDRESS2, (9) ADDRESS3, (10) PHONE1, (11) PHONE2, (12) PHONE3, or (13) PHONE4.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0257?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apache Http Server, Usanet Creations Makebid Auction Deluxe.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0257?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0257 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-2002-0257 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0257 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
• How this page is made

Also known as GHSA-cp75-277r-65xg.