CVE-2002-0733
CVE-2002-0733 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acme Labs Thttpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Acme Labs Thttpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in thttpd 2.20 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL to a nonexistent page, which causes thttpd to insert the script into a 404 error message.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0733?
- Cross-site scripting vulnerability in thttpd 2.20 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL to a nonexistent page, which causes thttpd to insert the script into a 404 error message.
- How severe is CVE-2002-0733?
- CVE-2002-0733 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0733 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-2002-0733?
- CVE-2002-0733 affects Acme Labs Thttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0733?
- 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-2002-0733 published?
- CVE-2002-0733 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vuln-dev/2002-q2/0155.html
- http://www.acme.com/software/thttpd/#releasenotes
- http://www.ifrance.com/kitetoua/tuto/5holes1.txt
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9029.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/5125
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4601
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:acme_labs:thttpd:2.20b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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