How severe is CVE-2002-1799?

CVE-2002-1799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1799 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-2002-1799?

CVE-2002-1799 affects Phprank. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1799?

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

When was CVE-2002-1799 published?

CVE-2002-1799 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1799

CVE-2002-1799 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phprank 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: Phprank
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpRank 1.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) email parameter to add.php or (2) banurl parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1799?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpRank 1.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) email parameter to add.php or (2) banurl parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-1799?: CVE-2002-1799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1799 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-2002-1799?: CVE-2002-1799 affects Phprank. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1799?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1799 published?: CVE-2002-1799 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phprank:phprank:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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