How severe is CVE-2002-1852?

CVE-2002-1852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1852?

CVE-2002-1852 affects Monkey-project Monkey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1852?

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

When was CVE-2002-1852 published?

CVE-2002-1852 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1852

CVE-2002-1852 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Monkey-project Monkey 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Monkey-project Monkey
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Monkey 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the URL or (2) a parameter to test2.pl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1852?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Monkey 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the URL or (2) a parameter to test2.pl.
How severe is CVE-2002-1852?: CVE-2002-1852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1852?: CVE-2002-1852 affects Monkey-project Monkey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1852 published?: CVE-2002-1852 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:monkey-project:monkey:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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