How severe is CVE-2002-1458?

CVE-2002-1458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1458 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1458?

CVE-2002-1458 affects Leszek Krupinski L-forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1458?

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-2002-1458 published?

CVE-2002-1458 was published on 2003-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1458

CVE-2002-1458 is a high-severity vulnerability in Leszek Krupinski L-forum 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Leszek Krupinski L-forum
Published: 2003-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in L-Forum 2.40 and earlier, when the "Enable HTML in messages" option is on, allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary script or HTML via message fields including (1) From, (2) E-Mail, (3) Subject and (4) Body.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1458?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in L-Forum 2.40 and earlier, when the "Enable HTML in messages" option is on, allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary script or HTML via message fields including (1) From, (2) E-Mail, (3) Subject and (4) Body.
How severe is CVE-2002-1458?: CVE-2002-1458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1458 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1458?: CVE-2002-1458 affects Leszek Krupinski L-forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1458?: 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-2002-1458 published?: CVE-2002-1458 was published on 2003-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:leszek_krupinski:l-forum:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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