How severe is CVE-2002-2010?

CVE-2002-2010 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2010 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2010?

CVE-2002-2010 primarily affects Htdig. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2010?

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

When was CVE-2002-2010 published?

CVE-2002-2010 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2010

CVE-2002-2010 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Htdig 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: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Htdig
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in htsearch.cgi in htdig (ht://Dig) 3.1.5, 3.1.6, and 3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the words parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2010?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in htsearch.cgi in htdig (ht://Dig) 3.1.5, 3.1.6, and 3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the words parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-2010?: CVE-2002-2010 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2010 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2010?: CVE-2002-2010 primarily affects Htdig. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2010?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2010 published?: CVE-2002-2010 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:htdig:htdig:3.2.0b3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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