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CVE-2002-2178

MediumPublished

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in article.php module for phpWebSite 0.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript script via the...

Published: Nov 16, 2005
Updated: Sep 17, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 25, 2002

Primary CVSS

4.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

1.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 77.2%
Model date: Oct 11, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in article.php module for phpWebSite 0.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript script via the sid parameter, as demonstrated using an IMG tag.

Sources

phpWebSite 0.8.3 - News Message HTML InjectionExploit
[email protected] · php · Sep 25, 2002
phpWebSite 0.8.3 - 'article.php' Cross-Site ScriptingExploit
Sp.IC · php · Oct 2, 2002

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