CVE-2002-0764

CVE-2002-0764 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phorum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Phorum 3.3.2a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request to (1) plugin.php, (2) admin.php, or (3) del.php that modifies the PHORUM[settings_dir] variable to point to a directory that contains a PHP file with the commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0764?
Phorum 3.3.2a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request to (1) plugin.php, (2) admin.php, or (3) del.php that modifies the PHORUM[settings_dir] variable to point to a directory that contains a PHP file with the commands.
How severe is CVE-2002-0764?
CVE-2002-0764 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0764 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0764?
CVE-2002-0764 affects Phorum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0764?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0764 published?
CVE-2002-0764 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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