CVE-2002-1727: Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in (1) as_web.exe and (2) as_web4.exe in askSam Web Publisher 1 and 4

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1727 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting asksam web publisher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in (1) as_web.exe and (2) as_web4.exe in askSam Web Publisher 1 and 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via a URL.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: asksam systems

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

asksam systems asksam web publisher DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy asksam-web-publisher || rpm -q asksam-web-publisher || asksam-web-publisher --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison asksam-web-publisher sudo apt install asksam-web-publisher=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold asksam-web-publisher

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

dnf --showduplicates list asksam-web-publisher sudo dnf downgrade asksam-web-publisher-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add asksam-web-publisher

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: askSam 4.0 Web Publisher - Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2002-1727?

asksam web publisher: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1727 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1727 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-2002-1727 affect?

CVE-2002-1727 affects asksam web publisher. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in (1) as_web.exe and (2) as_web4.exe in askSam Web Publisher 1 and 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via a URL.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1727?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-1728 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE askSam Web Publisher 1.0 and 4.0 allows remote attackers to determine the full path to the web root directory

References

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