CVE-2002-0733 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via crafted URLs in thttpd 404 error messages, requiring user interaction to trigger.

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-2002-0733?

CVE-2002-0733 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 thttpd 2.20 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL to a nonexistent page, which causes thttpd to insert the script into a 404 error message.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0733?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Acme Labs Thttpd.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0733?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0733 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-2002-0733 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0733 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-97fv-j39h-gpq7.