How severe is CVE-2002-0771?

CVE-2002-0771 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0771 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-2002-0771?

CVE-2002-0771 primarily affects Viewcvs. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0771?

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

When was CVE-2002-0771 published?

CVE-2002-0771 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0771

CVE-2002-0771 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Viewcvs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Viewcvs
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in viewcvs.cgi for ViewCVS 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to inject script and steal cookies via the (1) cvsroot or (2) sortby parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0771?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in viewcvs.cgi for ViewCVS 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to inject script and steal cookies via the (1) cvsroot or (2) sortby parameters.
How severe is CVE-2002-0771?: CVE-2002-0771 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0771 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-2002-0771?: CVE-2002-0771 primarily affects Viewcvs. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0771?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0771 published?: CVE-2002-0771 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:viewcvs:viewcvs:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewcvs:viewcvs:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewcvs:viewcvs:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewcvs:viewcvs:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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