CVE-2002-0459 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript via the WEB parameter in Board-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-2002-0459?

CVE-2002-0459 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 Board-TNK 1.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via the WEB parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0459?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Linux-Sottises Board-Tnk, Linux-Sottises News-Tnk.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0459?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0459 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-2002-0459 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0459 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-84ww-vchp-c2fv.

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