How severe is CVE-2002-0756?

CVE-2002-0756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0756?

CVE-2002-0756 primarily affects Usermin. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0756?

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-2002-0756 published?

CVE-2002-0756 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0756

CVE-2002-0756 is a high-severity vulnerability in Usermin 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Usermin
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in the authentication page for (1) Webmin 0.96 and (2) Usermin 0.90 allows remote attackers to insert script into an error page and possibly steal cookies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0756?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in the authentication page for (1) Webmin 0.96 and (2) Usermin 0.90 allows remote attackers to insert script into an error page and possibly steal cookies.
How severe is CVE-2002-0756?: CVE-2002-0756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0756?: CVE-2002-0756 primarily affects Usermin. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0756?: 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-2002-0756 published?: CVE-2002-0756 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:usermin:usermin:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.92.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.93:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.96:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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