CVE-2002-2189: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ActiveXperts Software ActiveWebserver allows remote attackers to e

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CVE-2002-2189 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting activwebserver, windows 2003 server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ActiveXperts Software ActiveWebserver allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via a link.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.8% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: activxperts software · microsoft

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 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

activxperts software activwebserver MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy activwebserver || rpm -q activwebserver || activwebserver --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

microsoft windows 2003 server MITIGATE

Affected: r2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before r2

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2002-2189?

activwebserver: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; windows 2003 server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2189 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2189 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-2002-2189 affect?

CVE-2002-2189 affects activwebserver, windows 2003 server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ActiveXperts Software ActiveWebserver allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script via a link.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2189?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

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