CVE-2002-0955

CVE-2002-0955 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yabb 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

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in YaBB.cgi for Yet Another Bulletin Board (YaBB) 1 Gold SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other web site visitors via script in the num parameter, which is not filtered in the resulting error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0955?
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in YaBB.cgi for Yet Another Bulletin Board (YaBB) 1 Gold SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other web site visitors via script in the num parameter, which is not filtered in the resulting error message.
How severe is CVE-2002-0955?
CVE-2002-0955 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0955 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0955?
CVE-2002-0955 affects Yabb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0955?
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-2002-0955 published?
CVE-2002-0955 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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