CVE-2002-1006

CVE-2002-1006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bbc Education Betsie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BBC Education Text to Speech Internet Enhancer (Betsie) 1.5.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via parserl.pl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1006?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BBC Education Text to Speech Internet Enhancer (Betsie) 1.5.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via parserl.pl.
How severe is CVE-2002-1006?
CVE-2002-1006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1006 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1006?
CVE-2002-1006 primarily affects Bbc Education Betsie. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1006?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1006 published?
CVE-2002-1006 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)