CVE-2002-0681 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers via a crafted URL triggering a 404 error in GoAhead Web Server.
- 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-2002-0681?
CVE-2002-0681 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 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 GoAhead Web Server 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute script as other web users via script in a URL that generates a "404 not found" message, which does not quote the script.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0681?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Goahead Software Goahead Webserver.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0681?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0681 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-2002-0681 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0681 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8hmj-5wjj-pg73.