CVE-2002-2178

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in article.php module for phpWebSite 0.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript script via the sid parameter, as demonstrated using an IMG tag.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 64.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10256.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/293879
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5864
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10256.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/293879
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5864

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21899✓ verified
First seen Oct 2, 2002
phpWebSite 0.8.3 - 'article.php' Cross-Site Scripting
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Exploit-DBEDB-21864✓ verified
First seen Sep 25, 2002
phpWebSite 0.8.3 - News Message HTML Injection
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-2178?

CVE-2002-2178 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2002. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in article.php module for phpWebSite 0.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript script via the sid parameter, as demonstrated using an IMG tag.

When was CVE-2002-2178 disclosed?

CVE-2002-2178 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-2178 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-2178 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 64.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-2178?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-2178, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-2178

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