CVE-2002-1315: XSS

Published Nov 21, 2002
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Admin Server for iPlanet WebServer 4.x, up to SP11, allows remote attackers to execute web script or HTML as the iPlanet administrator by injecting the desired script into error logs, and possibly escalating privileges by using the XSS vulnerability in conjunction with another issue (CVE-2002-1316).

Affected Software

12 affected components
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp1
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp2
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp3
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp4
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp5
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp6
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp7
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp8
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp9
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp10
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp11

Event History

Nov 21, 2002
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-2002-1315?

CVE-2002-1315 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1315?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1315, upgrade to a patched version of iPlanet Web Server 4.x or apply any available security updates.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1315?

CVE-2002-1315 affects iPlanet Web Server versions 4.1 up to SP11, including SP1 through SP10.

4

What impact does CVE-2002-1315 have on security?

CVE-2002-1315 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the iPlanet administration interface.

5

Can CVE-2002-1315 lead to privilege escalation?

Yes, CVE-2002-1315 may enable privilege escalation if exploited successfully through the XSS vulnerability.

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