CVE-2002-2255

Public Exploit

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in phpBB 2.0.3 and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search_username parameter in searchuser mode.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.61% Top 20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6311 vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10773 vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0053.html mailing list exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2255?
CVE-2002-2255 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2255?
To fix CVE-2002-2255, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-2255 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2002-2255 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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