Is CVE-2002-1445 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2002-1445, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2002-1445 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2002-1445 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2002-1445?

CVE-2002-1445 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2002-1445

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 12, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CERN Proxy Server allows remote attackers to execute script as other users via a link to a non-existent page whose name contains the script, which is inserted into the resulting error page.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-1445 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2002-1445. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.