How severe is CVE-2002-0471?

CVE-2002-0471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-0471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0471?

CVE-2002-0471 affects Phpnettoolpack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0471?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0471 published?

CVE-2002-0471 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0471

CVE-2002-0471 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpnettoolpack with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpnettoolpack
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHPNetToolpack 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the a_query variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0471?: PHPNetToolpack 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the a_query variable.
How severe is CVE-2002-0471?: CVE-2002-0471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0471?: CVE-2002-0471 affects Phpnettoolpack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0471 published?: CVE-2002-0471 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpnettoolpack:phpnettoolpack:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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