CVE-2002-0837

CVE-2002-0837 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wordtrans Wordtrans-web 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

Description

wordtrans 1.1pre8 and earlier in the wordtrans-web package allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code or (2) conduct cross-site scripting attacks via certain parameters (possibly "dict") to the wordtrans.php script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0837?
wordtrans 1.1pre8 and earlier in the wordtrans-web package allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code or (2) conduct cross-site scripting attacks via certain parameters (possibly "dict") to the wordtrans.php script.
How severe is CVE-2002-0837?
CVE-2002-0837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0837 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0837?
CVE-2002-0837 primarily affects Wordtrans Wordtrans-web. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0837?
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-2002-0837 published?
CVE-2002-0837 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)