CVE-2002-1053

Name: CVE-2002-1053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-04T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1053 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL that contains a reference to a nonexistent host followed by the script, which is included in the resulting error message.. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL that contains a reference to a nonexistent host followed by the script, which is included in the resulting error message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.09%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
W3c	Jigsaw	2.2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0190.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9914.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/4015
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5506Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.w3.org/Jigsaw/RelNotes.html#2.2.1
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0190.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9914.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/4015
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5506Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.w3.org/Jigsaw/RelNotes.html#2.2.1

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1053?

How severe is CVE-2002-1053?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1053 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1053?

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