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CVE-2002-1533: XSS

First published: Tue Mar 18 2003(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jetty JSP servlet engine allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML or script via an HTTP request to a .jsp file whose name contains the malicious script and some encoded linefeed characters (%0a).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.mortbay.jetty:jetty<4.1.1
4.1.1
Mortbay Jetty=4.1.0_rc4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1533?

    CVE-2002-1533 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1533?

    To fix CVE-2002-1533, you should upgrade to Jetty version 4.1.1 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1533?

    CVE-2002-1533 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Jetty are affected by CVE-2002-1533?

    CVE-2002-1533 affects Jetty versions prior to 4.1.1, specifically 4.1.0_rc4 and earlier.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2002-1533?

    Exploiting CVE-2002-1533 allows attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or script into web applications, potentially compromising user data.

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