CVE-2002-2278 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 18 Oct 2007 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific variables in PortailPHP, potentially compromising user sessions or data.

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-2002-2278?

CVE-2002-2278 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 mod_search/index.php in PortailPHP 0.99 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) $App_Theme, (2) $Rub_Search, (3) $Rub_News, (4) $Rub_File, (5) $Rub_Liens, or (6) $Rub_Faq variables.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2278?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Portail Web Php Portail Web Php.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2278?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2278 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-2002-2278 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2278 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7x46-4395-662p.