How severe is CVE-2002-1493?

CVE-2002-1493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1493?

CVE-2002-1493 affects Lycos Htmlgear Guestgear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1493?

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

When was CVE-2002-1493 published?

CVE-2002-1493 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1493

CVE-2002-1493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lycos Htmlgear Guestgear 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% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lycos Htmlgear Guestgear
Published: 2003-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Lycos HTMLGear guestbook allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary script via (1) STYLE attributes or (2) SRC attributes in an IMG tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1493?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Lycos HTMLGear guestbook allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary script via (1) STYLE attributes or (2) SRC attributes in an IMG tag.
How severe is CVE-2002-1493?: CVE-2002-1493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1493?: CVE-2002-1493 affects Lycos Htmlgear Guestgear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1493 published?: CVE-2002-1493 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lycos:htmlgear_guestgear:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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