How severe is CVE-2002-1053?

CVE-2002-1053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1053?

CVE-2002-1053 affects W3c Jigsaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1053?

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

When was CVE-2002-1053 published?

CVE-2002-1053 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1053

CVE-2002-1053 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W3c Jigsaw 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: W3c Jigsaw
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL that contains a reference to a nonexistent host followed by the script, which is included in the resulting error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1053?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL that contains a reference to a nonexistent host followed by the script, which is included in the resulting error message.
How severe is CVE-2002-1053?: CVE-2002-1053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1053?: CVE-2002-1053 affects W3c Jigsaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1053?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1053 published?: CVE-2002-1053 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:w3c:jigsaw:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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