How severe is CVE-2002-1348?

CVE-2002-1348 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1348 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-2002-1348?

CVE-2002-1348 primarily affects W3m. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1348?

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

When was CVE-2002-1348 published?

CVE-2002-1348 was published on 2003-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1348

CVE-2002-1348 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W3m 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: W3m
Published: 2003-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

w3m before 0.3.2.2 does not properly escape HTML tags in the ALT attribute of an IMG tag, which could allow remote attackers to access files or cookies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1348?: w3m before 0.3.2.2 does not properly escape HTML tags in the ALT attribute of an IMG tag, which could allow remote attackers to access files or cookies.
How severe is CVE-2002-1348?: CVE-2002-1348 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1348 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-2002-1348?: CVE-2002-1348 primarily affects W3m. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1348?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1348 published?: CVE-2002-1348 was published on 2003-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3m:w3m:0.3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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