CVE-2002-1316: XSS

Published Nov 21, 2002
·
Updated

importInfo in the Admin Server for iPlanet WebServer 4.x, up to SP11, allows the web administrator to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dir parameter, and possibly allows remote attackers to exploit this vulnerability via a separate XSS issue (CVE-2002-1315).

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-2002-1316?

CVE-2002-1316 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the ability for web administrators to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1316?

To fix CVE-2002-1316, upgrade to a newer, patched version of iPlanet Web Server beyond SP11.

3

What versions of iPlanet Web Server are affected by CVE-2002-1316?

CVE-2002-1316 affects iPlanet Web Server versions 4.1 up to SP11, including all SP versions from 1 to 11.

4

Can CVE-2002-1316 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1316 may allow remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through shell metacharacters in the dir parameter.

5

What is the relationship between CVE-2002-1316 and CVE-2002-1315?

CVE-2002-1316 may be leveraged together with CVE-2002-1315, which pertains to a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue.

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