How severe is CVE-2002-0521?

CVE-2002-0521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0521?

CVE-2002-0521 primarily affects Asp-nuke. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0521?

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

When was CVE-2002-0521 published?

CVE-2002-0521 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0521

CVE-2002-0521 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Asp-nuke with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Asp-nuke
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in ASP-Nuke RC2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute script or gain privileges as other ASP-Nuke users via script in (1) the name parameter in downloads.asp, (2) the message parameter in Post.asp, or (3) a web site URL in profile.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0521?: Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in ASP-Nuke RC2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute script or gain privileges as other ASP-Nuke users via script in (1) the name parameter in downloads.asp, (2) the message parameter in Post.asp, or (3) a web site URL in profile.asp.
How severe is CVE-2002-0521?: CVE-2002-0521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0521?: CVE-2002-0521 primarily affects Asp-nuke. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0521?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0521 published?: CVE-2002-0521 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:asp-nuke:asp-nuke:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asp-nuke:asp-nuke:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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