CVE-2002-2189 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary web script via a malicious link in ActiveWebserver, requiring user interaction to trigger the XSS.
- 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-2002-2189?
CVE-2002-2189 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, published on 16 Nov 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 ActiveXperts Software ActiveWebserver allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via a link.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2189?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Activxperts Software Activwebserver, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2189?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2189 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-2002-2189 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2189 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8rc-h93q-rjmm.