CVE-2002-1996: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1996: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PostNuke 0.71 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arb...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PostNuke 0.71 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name parameter in modules.php and (2) catid parameter in index.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2002-1996 is a cross-site scripting issue in PostNuke 0.71 and earlier. An attacker could make vulnerable pages reflect attacker-supplied script or HTML, potentially affecting users who visit crafted links or pages. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed active exploitation, or a named patch. Exposure is limited to organizations still running PostNuke 0.71 or earlier, particularly internet-facing legacy sites with modules.php or index.php reachable. Exposure is likely uncommon today but possible in abandoned public sites, intranet portals, or old shared-hosting deployments. Prioritize based on asset exposure. Public legacy PostNuke sites should be reviewed promptly because XSS can support account compromise or phishing. If no PostNuke systems exist, no action is needed beyond documenting non-exposure. Mitigation focus: Inventory for PostNuke 0.71 or earlier deployments.; Check vendor or project guidance for upgrade or patch details.; Retire or migrate unsupported PostNuke installations where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 14, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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