CVE-2002-1276

Name: CVE-2002-1276
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-11-29T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1276 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An incomplete fix for a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SquirrelMail 1.2.8 calls the strip_tags function on the PHP_SELF value but does not save the result back to that variable, leaving it open to cross-site scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An incomplete fix for a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SquirrelMail 1.2.8 calls the strip_tags function on the PHP_SELF value but does not save the result back to that variable, leaving it open to cross-site scripting attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Squirrelmail	Squirrelmail	1.2.8

References

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=167471Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/8220
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-191Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10634.php
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-042.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7019
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=167471Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/8220
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-191Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10634.php
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-042.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7019

Timeline

Published: Nov 29, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1276?

How severe is CVE-2002-1276?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1276 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1276?

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