How severe is CVE-2002-1529?

CVE-2002-1529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1529?

CVE-2002-1529 primarily affects Surfcontrol Superscout Email Filter. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1529?

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

When was CVE-2002-1529 published?

CVE-2002-1529 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1529

CVE-2002-1529 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Surfcontrol Superscout Email Filter 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Surfcontrol Superscout Email Filter
Published: 2003-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in msgError.asp for the administrative web interface (STEMWADM) for SurfControl SuperScout Email Filter allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary script or HTML via the Reason parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1529?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in msgError.asp for the administrative web interface (STEMWADM) for SurfControl SuperScout Email Filter allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary script or HTML via the Reason parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-1529?: CVE-2002-1529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1529?: CVE-2002-1529 primarily affects Surfcontrol Superscout Email Filter. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1529?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1529 published?: CVE-2002-1529 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:surfcontrol:superscout_email_filter:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:surfcontrol:superscout_email_filter:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:surfcontrol:superscout_email_filter:4.0:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*

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