How severe is CVE-2002-2171?

CVE-2002-2171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2171?

CVE-2002-2171 primarily affects Andrey Cherezov Acweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2171?

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

When was CVE-2002-2171 published?

CVE-2002-2171 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2171

CVE-2002-2171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andrey Cherezov Acweb 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% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Andrey Cherezov Acweb
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in acWEB 1.8 and 1.14 allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML and web script via a URL, possibly via a "%db" request in a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2171?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in acWEB 1.8 and 1.14 allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML and web script via a URL, possibly via a "%db" request in a URL.
How severe is CVE-2002-2171?: CVE-2002-2171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2171?: CVE-2002-2171 primarily affects Andrey Cherezov Acweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2171 published?: CVE-2002-2171 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:andrey_cherezov:acweb:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:andrey_cherezov:acweb:1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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