How severe is CVE-2002-1802?

CVE-2002-1802 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1802 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1802?

CVE-2002-1802 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1802?

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

When was CVE-2002-1802 published?

CVE-2002-1802 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1802

CVE-2002-1802 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xoops 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% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xoops
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Xoops 1.0 RC3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Javascript in an IMG tag when submitting news.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1802?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Xoops 1.0 RC3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Javascript in an IMG tag when submitting news.
How severe is CVE-2002-1802?: CVE-2002-1802 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1802 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1802?: CVE-2002-1802 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1802?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1802 published?: CVE-2002-1802 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xoops:xoops:1.0_rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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