CVE-2002-0521: Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in ASP-Nuke RC2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute script or g

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0521 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting asp-nuke. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in ASP-Nuke RC2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute script or gain privileges as other ASP-Nuke users via script in (1) the name parameter in downloads.asp, (2) the message parameter in Post.asp, or (3) a web site URL in profile.asp.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: asp-nuke

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

asp-nuke asp-nuke DOWNGRADE

Affected: rc1 · rc2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before rc1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy asp-nuke || rpm -q asp-nuke || asp-nuke --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before rc1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison asp-nuke sudo apt install asp-nuke=<VERSION_BEFORE_rc1> sudo apt-mark hold asp-nuke

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

dnf --showduplicates list asp-nuke sudo dnf downgrade asp-nuke-<VERSION_BEFORE_rc1> sudo dnf versionlock add asp-nuke

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2002-0521?

asp-nuke: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0521 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0521 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-2002-0521 affect?

CVE-2002-0521 affects asp-nuke. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in ASP-Nuke RC2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute script or gain privileges as other ASP-Nuke users via script in (1) the name parameter in downloads.asp, (2) the message parameter in Post.as

How urgent is CVE-2002-0521?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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