How severe is CVE-2002-0457?

CVE-2002-0457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0457?

CVE-2002-0457 affects Bg Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0457?

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-2002-0457 published?

CVE-2002-0457 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0457

CVE-2002-0457 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bg Guestbook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bg Guestbook
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in signgbook.php for BG GuestBook 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via encoded tags such as <, >, and & in fields such as (1) name, (2) email, (3) AIM screen name, (4) website, (5) location, or (6) message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0457?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in signgbook.php for BG GuestBook 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via encoded tags such as <, >, and & in fields such as (1) name, (2) email, (3) AIM screen name, (4) website, (5) location, or (6) message.
How severe is CVE-2002-0457?: CVE-2002-0457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0457?: CVE-2002-0457 affects Bg Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0457?: 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-2002-0457 published?: CVE-2002-0457 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bg_guestbook:bg_guestbook:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*