CVE-2002-0458: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in News-TNK 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0458?

news-tnk: upgrade to newer than 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0458 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0458 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-0458 affect?

CVE-2002-0458 affects news-tnk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in News-TNK 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via the WEB parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-0458?

Priority 52/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.6WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2002-0458 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting news-tnk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in News-TNK 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via the WEB parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: linux-sottises

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-08-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux-sottises news-tnk UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy news-tnk || rpm -q news-tnk || news-tnk --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade news-tnk

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade news-tnk

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0458?

news-tnk: upgrade to newer than 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0458 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0458 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0458 affect?

CVE-2002-0458 affects news-tnk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in News-TNK 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via the WEB parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0458?

Priority 52/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-0459 HIGH 7.6 DOWNGRADE DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Board-TNK 1.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

References

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