How severe is CVE-2002-0230?

CVE-2002-0230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0230 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0230?

CVE-2002-0230 affects Faq-o-matic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0230?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0230 published?

CVE-2002-0230 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0230

CVE-2002-0230 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Faq-o-matic with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Faq-o-matic
Published: 2002-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in fom.cgi of Faq-O-Matic 2.712 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on other clients via the cmd parameter, which causes the script to be inserted into an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0230?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in fom.cgi of Faq-O-Matic 2.712 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on other clients via the cmd parameter, which causes the script to be inserted into an error message.
How severe is CVE-2002-0230?: CVE-2002-0230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0230 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0230?: CVE-2002-0230 affects Faq-o-matic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0230?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0230 published?: CVE-2002-0230 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:faq-o-matic:faq-o-matic:2.712:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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