CVE-2002-1958 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted HTML tags or Subject fields in kmMail, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2002-1958?
CVE-2002-1958 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2005. 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 kmMail 1.0, 1.0a, and 1.0b allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) javascript in onmouseover or other attributes in "safe" HTML tags such as the "b" tag, or (2) the Subject field.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1958?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kmmail Kmmail.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1958?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1958 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-2002-1958 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1958 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cgvc-xv84-f929.