ASP-Nuke Rc1/Rc2 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in ASP-Nuke Rc1/Rc2. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2002-0521. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ASP-Nuke Rc1/Rc2. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was released 08/12/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-0521. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10603 (ASP-Nuke Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8831), SecurityFocus (BID 4481†), OSVDB (9254†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6404†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-18575, VDB-18577, VDB-18578 and VDB-18579. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/09/2002 🔍
08/12/2002 +125 days 🔍
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12/12/2004 +853 days 🔍
07/22/2014 +3509 days 🔍
09/16/2025 +4074 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-0521 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0521
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18576
X-Force: 8831
SecurityFocus: 4481 - ASP-Nuke Cross-Agent Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: 9254 - ASP-Nuke downloads.asp name Parameter XSS
Vulnerability Center: 6404 - XSS in ASP-Nuke <= RC2 via downloads.asp, Post.asp or profile.asp, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 22:22
Updated: 09/16/2025 13:13
Changes: 07/22/2014 22:22 (56), 06/04/2019 00:17 (2), 09/16/2025 13:13 (18)
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