How severe is CVE-2002-0530?

CVE-2002-0530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0530 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0530?

CVE-2002-0530 affects Novell Web Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0530?

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

When was CVE-2002-0530 published?

CVE-2002-0530 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0530

CVE-2002-0530 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Web Search 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: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Web Search
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Novell Web Search 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other Web Search users via the search parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0530?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Novell Web Search 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other Web Search users via the search parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-0530?: CVE-2002-0530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0530 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0530?: CVE-2002-0530 affects Novell Web Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0530?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0530 published?: CVE-2002-0530 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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