CVE-2002-1006

Name: CVE-2002-1006
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-04T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1006 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BBC Education Text to Speech Internet Enhancer (Betsie) 1.5.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via parserl.pl.. EPSS estimates a 4.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BBC Education Text to Speech Internet Enhancer (Betsie) 1.5.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via parserl.pl.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.36%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5.1
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5.2
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5.3
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5.4
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5.5
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5.6
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5.7
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5.8
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5.9
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5.10
Bbc Education	Betsie	1.5.11

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0002.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/betsie/parser.pl.txt
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9468.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5135Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0002.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/betsie/parser.pl.txt
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9468.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5135Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1006?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BBC Education Text to Speech Internet Enhancer (Betsie) 1.5.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via parserl.pl.

How severe is CVE-2002-1006?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1006 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1006?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-1006?

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Source: NVD / NIST