How severe is CVE-2002-2189?

CVE-2002-2189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2189?

CVE-2002-2189 primarily affects Activxperts Software Activwebserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2189?

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

When was CVE-2002-2189 published?

CVE-2002-2189 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2189

CVE-2002-2189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Activxperts Software Activwebserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Activxperts Software Activwebserver
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ActiveXperts Software ActiveWebserver allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2189?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ActiveXperts Software ActiveWebserver allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via a link.
How severe is CVE-2002-2189?: CVE-2002-2189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2189?: CVE-2002-2189 primarily affects Activxperts Software Activwebserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2189 published?: CVE-2002-2189 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:activxperts_software:activwebserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*