CVE-2002-0902

Name: CVE-2002-0902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-04T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.16%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0902 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting vulnerability in phpBB 2.0.0 (phpBB2) allows remote attackers to execute Javascript as other phpBB users by including a http:// and a double-quote (") in the [IMG] tag, which bypasses phpBB's security check, terminates the src parameter of the resulting HTML IMG tag, and injects the script.. EPSS estimates a 7.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in phpBB 2.0.0 (phpBB2) allows remote attackers to execute Javascript as other phpBB users by including a http:// and a double-quote (") in the [IMG] tag, which bypasses phpBB's security check, terminates the src parameter of the resulting HTML IMG tag, and injects the script.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.16%

93.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.0
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0_beta1
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0_rc1
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0_rc2
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0_rc3
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0_rc4

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/274273
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9178.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4858Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/274273
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9178.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4858Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0902?

How severe is CVE-2002-0902?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0902 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0902?

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