CVE-2002-1442

Name: CVE-2002-1442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-04-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1442 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Google toolbar 1.1.58 and earlier allows remote web sites to perform unauthorized toolbar operations including script execution and file reading in other zones such as "My Computer" by opening a window to tools.google.com or the res: protocol, then using script to modify the window's location to the toolbar's configuration URL, which bypasses the origin verification check.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Google toolbar 1.1.58 and earlier allows remote web sites to perform unauthorized toolbar operations including script execution and file reading in other zones such as "My Computer" by opening a window to tools.google.com or the res: protocol, then using script to modify the window's location to the toolbar's configuration URL, which bypasses the origin verification check.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Toolbar	1.1.41
Google	Toolbar	1.1.42
Google	Toolbar	1.1.43
Google	Toolbar	1.1.44
Google	Toolbar	1.1.45
Google	Toolbar	1.1.47
Google	Toolbar	1.1.48
Google	Toolbar	1.1.49
Google	Toolbar	1.1.53
Google	Toolbar	1.1.54
Google	Toolbar	1.1.55
Google	Toolbar	1.1.56
Google	Toolbar	1.1.57
Google	Toolbar	1.1.58

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2002-q3/0066.html
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/286527Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sec.greymagic.com/adv/gm001-mc/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5424Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2002-q3/0066.html
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/286527Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sec.greymagic.com/adv/gm001-mc/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5424Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1442?

How severe is CVE-2002-1442?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1442 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1442?

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