CVE-2002-2231 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via photo URLs or headers, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2002-2231?
CVE-2002-2231 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Oct 2007. 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 Ikonboard 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) a javascript: URL in a photo URL or (2) an X-Forwarded-For: header.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2231?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ikonboard Ikonboard.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2231?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2231 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-2002-2231 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2231 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2hpg-vqvj-82fm.