How severe is CVE-2002-1157?

CVE-2002-1157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1157 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1157?

CVE-2002-1157 affects Mod Ssl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1157?

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-2002-1157 published?

CVE-2002-1157 was published on 2002-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1157

CVE-2002-1157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mod Ssl 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mod Ssl
Published: 2002-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in the mod_ssl Apache module 2.8.9 and earlier, when UseCanonicalName is off and wildcard DNS is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute script as other web site visitors, via the server name in an HTTPS response on the SSL port, which is used in a self-referencing URL, a different vulnerability than CAN-2002-0840.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1157?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in the mod_ssl Apache module 2.8.9 and earlier, when UseCanonicalName is off and wildcard DNS is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute script as other web site visitors, via the server name in an HTTPS response on the SSL port, which is used in a self-referencing URL, a different vulnerability than CAN-2002-0840.
How severe is CVE-2002-1157?: CVE-2002-1157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1157 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1157?: CVE-2002-1157 affects Mod Ssl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1157?: 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-2002-1157 published?: CVE-2002-1157 was published on 2002-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mod_ssl:mod_ssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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