CVE-2002-1053: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1053: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL that contains a reference to a nonexistent host followed by the script, which is included in the resulting error message.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2002-1053 is an old cross-site scripting issue in W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server before 2.2.1. A crafted request for a nonexistent host could cause script content to appear in the proxy error response. Business urgency is mainly for organizations still running this legacy proxy software, especially if users can browse through it. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments running W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server before 2.2.1. Risk increases if the proxy is reachable by untrusted users or used for web browsing where error pages render in a browser session. Treat as a targeted legacy cleanup item, not an emergency unless Jigsaw Proxy Server is still deployed. If present, prioritize upgrade or removal because XSS can undermine user trust, session integrity, and internal browsing workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for W3C Jigsaw Proxy Server usage.; Upgrade affected Jigsaw Proxy Server instances to 2.2.1 or later.; Retire or replace unsupported Jigsaw proxy deployments..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 11:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 2, 2003, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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