CVE-2002-1649: XSS

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in readbody.php in SquirrelMail before 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via a javascript: URL in an IMG tag.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Squirrelmail Squirrelmail=1.2.2

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 28, 2005
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-2002-1649?

CVE-2002-1649 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1649?

To fix CVE-2002-1649, upgrade SquirrelMail to version 1.2.3 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2002-1649?

CVE-2002-1649 affects SquirrelMail version 1.2.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2002-1649 allow?

CVE-2002-1649 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript through a manipulated IMG tag.

5

When was CVE-2002-1649 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1649 was disclosed in January 2002.

Contact

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