CVE-2002-0494: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WebSight Directory System 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitra

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0494 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting websight directory system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WebSight Directory System 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript and gain access to the WebSight administrator via a new link submission containing the script in a website name.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: websight directory system

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

websight directory system websight directory system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy websight-directory-system || rpm -q websight-directory-system || websight-directory-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison websight-directory-system sudo apt install websight-directory-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold websight-directory-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list websight-directory-system sudo dnf downgrade websight-directory-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add websight-directory-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0494?

websight directory system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0494 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0494 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-2002-0494 affect?

CVE-2002-0494 affects websight directory system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WebSight Directory System 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript and gain access to the WebSight administrator via a new link submission containing the script in a website name.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0494?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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