CVE-2002-1007 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary web script via vulnerable parameters in Blackboard 5, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
- 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-2002-1007?
CVE-2002-1007 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 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 vulnerabilities in Blackboard 5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via (1) the course_id parameter in a link to login.pl, (2) the CTID parameter in ProcessInfo.cgi, or (3) the Message parameter in index.cgi.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1007?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Blackboard Blackboard.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1007?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1007 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-2002-1007 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1007 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xwfx-mpm6-9wcg.