CVE-2002-1053 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script via a crafted URL in W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server, requiring user interaction to trigger the error message.
- 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-2002-1053?
CVE-2002-1053 is a medium-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 (XSS) vulnerability in W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL that contains a reference to a nonexistent host followed by the script, which is included in the resulting error message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1053?
It affects 1 product.
Products include W3c Jigsaw.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1053?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1053 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-2002-1053 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1053 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6g3c-9q4h-j586.