CVE-2002-0319 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute scripts and steal cookies from other users by injecting JavaScript into usernames in pforum.

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-2002-0319?

CVE-2002-0319 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 vulnerability in edituser.php for pforum 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute script and steal cookies from other users via Javascript in a username.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0319?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Powie Pforum.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0319?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0319 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-2002-0319 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0319 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q639-x27g-8567.

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