CVE-2002-0738 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in web clients by bypassing MHonArc's email filtering mechanisms.

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: Available

What is CVE-2002-0738?

CVE-2002-0738 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

MHonArc 2.5.2 and earlier does not properly filter Javascript from archived e-mail messages, which could allow remote attackers to execute script in web clients by (1) splitting the SCRIPT tag into smaller pieces, (2) including the script in a SRC argument to an IMG tag, or (3) using "&={script}" syntax.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0738?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mhonarc Mhonarc.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0738?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2002-0738 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0738 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2002-0738, DSA-163, GHSA-mqj3-hp36-pg28.