CVE-2002-0458 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript via the WEB parameter in News-TNK, requiring user interaction to trigger the cross-site scripting attack.
- 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-2002-0458?
CVE-2002-0458 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 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 News-TNK 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via the WEB parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0458?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux-Sottises News-Tnk.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0458?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0458 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-2002-0458 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0458 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8qmr-h95w-97h2.