CVE-2002-0520 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published 11 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in other users' browsers via XSS in ASP-Nuke, potentially leading to account takeover.

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-2002-0520?

CVE-2002-0520 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 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 functions-inc.asp for ASP-Nuke RC1 allows remote attackers to execute script as other ASP-Nuke users by embedding it within an IMG tag.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0520?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asp-Nuke Asp-Nuke.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0520?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0520 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-2002-0520 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0520 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v8cg-m7jf-cq54.