How severe is CVE-2002-1335?

CVE-2002-1335 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1335 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1335?

CVE-2002-1335 affects W3m. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1335?

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

When was CVE-2002-1335 published?

CVE-2002-1335 was published on 2002-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1335

CVE-2002-1335 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W3m with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: W3m
Published: 2002-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in w3m 0.3.2 does not escape an HTML tag in a frame, which allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script or HTML and access files or cookies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1335?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in w3m 0.3.2 does not escape an HTML tag in a frame, which allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script or HTML and access files or cookies.
How severe is CVE-2002-1335?: CVE-2002-1335 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1335 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1335?: CVE-2002-1335 affects W3m. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1335?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1335 published?: CVE-2002-1335 was published on 2002-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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