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5.1

ASP-Nuke lets attackers run scripts and hijack accounts

CVE-2002-0521 · published 24 years ago
Summary

ASP-Nuke versions up to RC2 let a remote user place malicious code in certain web pages, such as download, post, and profile pages. This can cause the attacker’s script to run in other users' browsers or let the attacker act as another user. Update to a newer version of ASP-Nuke or apply the provided patches to block the unsafe input.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
asp-nuke asp-nuke rc1
rc2
cpe:2.3:a:asp-nuke:asp-nuke:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in ASP-Nuke RC2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute script or gain privileges as other ASP-Nuke users via script in (1) the name parameter in download...
Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in ASP-Nuke RC2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute script or gain privileges as other ASP-Nuke users via script in (1) the name parameter in downloads.asp, (2) the message parameter in Post.asp, or (3) a web site URL in profile.asp.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.1 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published12 Aug 2002
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2002-0521 · NVD
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