CVE-2002-1131 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published 24 Sep 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in other users' browsers via multiple SquirrelMail pages, potentially leading to session hijacking.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2002-1131?

CVE-2002-1131 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Squirrelmail Squirrelmail, published on 24 Sep 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in SquirrelMail 1.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute script as other web users via (1) addressbook.php, (2) options.php, (3) search.php, or (4) help.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1131?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Squirrelmail Squirrelmail.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1131?

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-2002-1131 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1131 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-pjvq-p3hx-m7q2.