CVE-2001-0948 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting ValiCert Enterprise Validation Authority (EVA) versions 3.3 through 4.2.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious HTML or script into a certificate's description, which then executes when a user views the compromised certificate. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), this vulnerability presents a significant risk, enabling potential arbitrary code execution or the display of false information due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity. Despite its age and high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:valicert:enterprise_validation_authority:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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