CVE-2002-0756 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject scripts into Webmin or Usermin authentication error pages to steal user cookies.

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-2002-0756?

CVE-2002-0756 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 26 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 the authentication page for (1) Webmin 0.96 and (2) Usermin 0.90 allows remote attackers to insert script into an error page and possibly steal cookies.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0756?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Usermin Usermin, Webmin Webmin.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0756?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0756 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-2002-0756 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0756 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gr54-6vrh-x585.

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