CVE-2002-1785 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 1.9 Published Updated

Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts into the Zeus Administration Server via the section parameter, potentially compromising admin sessions.

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-2002-1785?

CVE-2002-1785 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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 (XSS) vulnerability in Zeus Administration Server in Zeus Web Server 4.0 through 4.1r2 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the section parameter to index.fcgi.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1785?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zeus Technologies Zeus Web Server.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1785?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1785 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-2002-1785 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1785 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p8wf-qv3j-jxc7.

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