How severe is CVE-2002-2073?

CVE-2002-2073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2073?

CVE-2002-2073 primarily affects Microsoft Site Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2073?

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

When was CVE-2002-2073 published?

CVE-2002-2073 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2073

CVE-2002-2073 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Site Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Site Server
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the default ASP pages on Microsoft Site Server 3.0 on Windows NT 4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) ctr parameter in Default.asp and (2) the query string to formslogin.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2073?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the default ASP pages on Microsoft Site Server 3.0 on Windows NT 4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) ctr parameter in Default.asp and (2) the query string to formslogin.asp.
How severe is CVE-2002-2073?: CVE-2002-2073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2073?: CVE-2002-2073 primarily affects Microsoft Site Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2073 published?: CVE-2002-2073 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:site_server_commerce:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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