CVE-2002-1708 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in other users' browsers via XSS in BasiliX Webmail subject or message fields.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1708?
CVE-2002-1708 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jun 2005. 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 vulnerability (XSS) in BasiliX Webmail 1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting script into the (1) subject or (2) message fields.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1708?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Basilix Basilix Webmail.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1708?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1708 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-2002-1708 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1708 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqxq-6p9g-3g96.