CVE-2002-0217

CVE-2002-0217 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xoops with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Cross-site scripting (CSS) vulnerabilities in the Private Message System for XOOPS 1.0 RC1 allow remote attackers to execute Javascript on other web clients via (1) the Title field or a Private Message Box or (2) the image field parameter in pmlite.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0217?
Cross-site scripting (CSS) vulnerabilities in the Private Message System for XOOPS 1.0 RC1 allow remote attackers to execute Javascript on other web clients via (1) the Title field or a Private Message Box or (2) the image field parameter in pmlite.php.
How severe is CVE-2002-0217?
CVE-2002-0217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0217 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0217?
CVE-2002-0217 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0217?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0217 published?
CVE-2002-0217 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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