CVE-2002-1126

Name: CVE-2002-1126
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-09-24T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1126 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla 1.1 and earlier, and Mozilla-based browsers such as Netscape and Galeon, set the document referrer too quickly in certain situations when a new page is being loaded, which allows web pages to determine the next page that is being visited, including manually entered URLs, using the onunload handler.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla 1.1 and earlier, and Mozilla-based browsers such as Netscape and Galeon, set the document referrer too quickly in certain situations when a new page is being loaded, which allows web pages to determine the next page that is being visited, including manually entered URLs, using the onunload handler.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.52%

71.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Galeon	Galeon Browser	1.2.4
Galeon	Galeon Browser	1.2.5
Galeon	Galeon Browser	1.2.6
Mozilla	Mozilla	0.9.3
Mozilla	Mozilla	0.9.4
Mozilla	Mozilla	0.9.5
Mozilla	Mozilla	0.9.6
Mozilla	Mozilla	0.9.7
Mozilla	Mozilla	0.9.8
Mozilla	Mozilla	0.9.9
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.0.1
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.1

References

http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=145579
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103176760004720&w=2
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10084.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:075
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-192.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-046.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5694Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=145579
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103176760004720&w=2
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10084.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:075
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-192.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-046.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5694Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1126?

How severe is CVE-2002-1126?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1126 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1126?

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