How severe is CVE-2002-1533?

CVE-2002-1533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1533?

CVE-2002-1533 affects Jetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1533?

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

When was CVE-2002-1533 published?

CVE-2002-1533 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1533

CVE-2002-1533 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetty with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jetty
Published: 2003-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jetty JSP servlet engine allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML or script via an HTTP request to a .jsp file whose name contains the malicious script and some encoded linefeed characters (%0a).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1533?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jetty JSP servlet engine allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML or script via an HTTP request to a .jsp file whose name contains the malicious script and some encoded linefeed characters (%0a).
How severe is CVE-2002-1533?: CVE-2002-1533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1533?: CVE-2002-1533 affects Jetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1533?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1533 published?: CVE-2002-1533 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetty:jetty:4.1.0_rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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