How severe is CVE-2002-1480?

CVE-2002-1480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1480?

CVE-2002-1480 affects Phpgb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1480?

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

When was CVE-2002-1480 published?

CVE-2002-1480 was published on 2003-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1480

CVE-2002-1480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpgb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpgb
Published: 2003-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpGB before 1.20 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or script into guestbook pages, which is executed when the administrator deletes the entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1480?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpGB before 1.20 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or script into guestbook pages, which is executed when the administrator deletes the entry.
How severe is CVE-2002-1480?: CVE-2002-1480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1480?: CVE-2002-1480 affects Phpgb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1480 published?: CVE-2002-1480 was published on 2003-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgb:phpgb:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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