CVE-2002-1204

CVE-2002-1204 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netscape Communicator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Netscape Communicator 4.x allows attackers to use a link to steal a user's preferences, including potentially sensitive information such as URL history, e-mail address, and possibly the e-mail password, by redefining the user_pref() function and accessing the prefs.js file, which is stored in a directory with a predictable name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1204?
Netscape Communicator 4.x allows attackers to use a link to steal a user's preferences, including potentially sensitive information such as URL history, e-mail address, and possibly the e-mail password, by redefining the user_pref() function and accessing the prefs.js file, which is stored in a directory with a predictable name.
How severe is CVE-2002-1204?
CVE-2002-1204 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1204 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1204?
CVE-2002-1204 primarily affects Netscape Communicator. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1204?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1204 published?
CVE-2002-1204 was published on 2002-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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