CVE-2002-1276: XSS

Published Nov 14, 2002
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Updated

An incomplete fix for a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SquirrelMail 1.2.8 calls the striptags function on the PHPSELF value but does not save the result back to that variable, leaving it open to cross-site scripting attacks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Squirrelmail Squirrelmail=1.2.8

Event History

Nov 14, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1276?

CVE-2002-1276 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1276?

To fix CVE-2002-1276, upgrade SquirrelMail to a version after 1.2.8 that includes the complete fix for the XSS vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2002-1276?

CVE-2002-1276 specifically affects SquirrelMail version 1.2.8.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2002-1276?

The implications of CVE-2002-1276 include the potential for attackers to execute harmful scripts in the context of a user's session.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2002-1276?

The nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2002-1276 is an incomplete fix for a cross-site scripting issue that allows PHP_SELF to remain vulnerable.

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