CVE-2002-2086: XSS
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in magicHTML of SquirrelMail before 1.2.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) "<<script" in unspecified input fields or (2) a javascript: URL in the src attribute of an IMG tag.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SquirrelMail | =1.2.0 | |
| SquirrelMail | =1.2.2 | |
| SquirrelMail | =1.2.1 | |
| SquirrelMail | =1.2.4 | |
| SquirrelMail | =1.2.3 | |
| SquirrelMail | =1.2.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=544658&group_id=311&atid=100311
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=545933&group_id=311&atid=100311
- http://www.squirrelmail.org/changelog.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4666
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4667
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9009
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9008
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2086?
CVE-2002-2086 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2086?
To fix CVE-2002-2086, upgrade SquirrelMail to version 1.2.6 or later, which addresses these XSS vulnerabilities.
Which versions of SquirrelMail are affected by CVE-2002-2086?
CVE-2002-2086 affects SquirrelMail versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.5.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2002-2086?
CVE-2002-2086 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2002-2086?
The best workaround for CVE-2002-2086 is to restrict access to the affected SquirrelMail installations until they can be upgraded.
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