How severe is CVE-2002-0535?

CVE-2002-0535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0535?

CVE-2002-0535 primarily affects Postboard. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0535?

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

When was CVE-2002-0535 published?

CVE-2002-0535 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0535

CVE-2002-0535 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Postboard 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: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Postboard
Published: 2002-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in PostBoard 2.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute script as other users via (1) an [IMG] tag when BBCode is enabled, or (2) in a topic title.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0535?: Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in PostBoard 2.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute script as other users via (1) an [IMG] tag when BBCode is enabled, or (2) in a topic title.
How severe is CVE-2002-0535?: CVE-2002-0535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0535?: CVE-2002-0535 primarily affects Postboard. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0535?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0535 published?: CVE-2002-0535 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:postboard:postboard:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postboard:postboard:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postnuke_software_foundation:postnuke:0.64:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postnuke_software_foundation:postnuke:0.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postnuke_software_foundation:postnuke:0.71:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postnuke_software_foundation:postnuke:0.703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*