CVE-2002-1894: XSS
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in viewtopic.php in phpBB 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the highlight parameter.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1894?
CVE-2002-1894 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1894?
To fix CVE-2002-1894, upgrade phpBB to version 2.0.4 or later, which addresses this XSS vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1894?
CVE-2002-1894 specifically affects phpBB version 2.0.3.
4
What exploitation methods are associated with CVE-2002-1894?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2002-1894 by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML through the highlight parameter.
5
What are the consequences of failing to patch CVE-2002-1894?
Failing to patch CVE-2002-1894 can lead to unauthorized script execution in users' browsers and potential data compromise.