CVE-2002-0148
HighPublic exploitCross-site scripting vulnerability in Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via an HTTP error page.
Published Apr 22, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2002-0148 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Internet Information Server (Microsoft), Internet Information Services (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
64%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via an HTTP error page.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Information ServerMicrosoft | 4.0 | n/a |
| Internet Information ServicesMicrosoft | 5.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 22, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploitExploitDB-21372
- otherMS02-018
- otheroval:org.mitre.oval:def:81
- otheroval:org.mitre.oval:def:92
- otherCA-2002-09
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via an HTTP error page.
Affected: Internet Information Server (Microsoft) versions 4.0; Internet Information Services (Microsoft) versions 5.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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