CVE-2002-0738

Name: CVE-2002-0738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0738 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MHonArc 2.5.2 and earlier does not properly filter Javascript from archived e-mail messages, which could allow remote attackers to execute script in web clients by (1) splitting the SCRIPT tag into smaller pieces, (2) including the script in a SRC argument to an IMG tag, or (3) using "&={script}" syntax.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MHonArc 2.5.2 and earlier does not properly filter Javascript from archived e-mail messages, which could allow remote attackers to execute script in web clients by (1) splitting the SCRIPT tag into smaller pieces, (2) including the script in a SRC argument to an IMG tag, or (3) using "&={script}" syntax.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.51%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mhonarc	Mhonarc	2.5
Mhonarc	Mhonarc	2.5.1
Mhonarc	Mhonarc	2.5.2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0260.html
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-163
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8894.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mhonarc.org/MHonArc/CHANGESVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4546Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0260.html
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-163
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8894.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mhonarc.org/MHonArc/CHANGESVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4546Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0738?

How severe is CVE-2002-0738?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0738 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0738?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST