How severe is CVE-2002-2422?

CVE-2002-2422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2422 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2422?

CVE-2002-2422 primarily affects Compaq Insight Management Agent. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2422?

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

When was CVE-2002-2422 published?

CVE-2002-2422 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2422

CVE-2002-2422 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Compaq Insight Management Agent 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% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Compaq Insight Management Agent
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Compaq Insight Management Agents 2.0, 2.1, 3.6.0, 4.2 and 4.3.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a URL, which inserts the script into the resulting error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2422?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Compaq Insight Management Agents 2.0, 2.1, 3.6.0, 4.2 and 4.3.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a URL, which inserts the script into the resulting error message.
How severe is CVE-2002-2422?: CVE-2002-2422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2422 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2422?: CVE-2002-2422 primarily affects Compaq Insight Management Agent. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2422?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2422 published?: CVE-2002-2422 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:compaq:insight_management_agent:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:compaq:insight_management_agent:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:compaq:insight_management_agent:2.1_b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:compaq:insight_management_agent:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:compaq:insight_management_agent:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:compaq:insight_management_agent:4.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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