How severe is CVE-2002-1681?

CVE-2002-1681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1681?

CVE-2002-1681 primarily affects Open Source Development Network Slashcode. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1681?

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

When was CVE-2002-1681 published?

CVE-2002-1681 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1681

CVE-2002-1681 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open Source Development Network Slashcode 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: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Open Source Development Network Slashcode
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Slashcode CVS releases June 17 through July 1 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting script into the paragraph <P> tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1681?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Slashcode CVS releases June 17 through July 1 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users by injecting script into the paragraph <P> tag.
How severe is CVE-2002-1681?: CVE-2002-1681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1681?: CVE-2002-1681 primarily affects Open Source Development Network Slashcode. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1681 published?: CVE-2002-1681 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:open_source_development_network:slashcode:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open_source_development_network:slashcode:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open_source_development_network:slashcode:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open_source_development_network:slashcode:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open_source_development_network:slashcode:2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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