CVE-2002-0494 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript via malicious link submissions to gain administrator access in WebSight Directory System.
- 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-2002-0494?
CVE-2002-0494 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. 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 WebSight Directory System 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript and gain access to the WebSight administrator via a new link submission containing the script in a website name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0494?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Websight Directory System Websight Directory System.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0494?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0494 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-2002-0494 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0494 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j6v5-4v5g-7vq5.