CVE-2002-1053: XSS

Published Oct 4, 2002
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL that contains a reference to a nonexistent host followed by the script, which is included in the resulting error message.

Affected Software

1 affected component
W3C Jigsaw=2.2

Event History

Oct 4, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1053?

CVE-2002-1053 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1053?

To fix CVE-2002-1053, upgrade the W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server to version 2.2.1 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2002-1053?

CVE-2002-1053 affects the W3C Jigsaw versions prior to 2.2.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1053?

CVE-2002-1053 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows the execution of arbitrary scripts.

5

Can CVE-2002-1053 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1053 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted URLs.

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