CVE-2002-1211

CVE-2002-1211 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jason Orcutt Prometheus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Prometheus 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a modified PROMETHEUS_LIBRARY_BASE that points to code stored on a remote server, which is then used in (1) index.php, (2) install.php, or (3) various test_*.php scripts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1211?
Prometheus 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a modified PROMETHEUS_LIBRARY_BASE that points to code stored on a remote server, which is then used in (1) index.php, (2) install.php, or (3) various test_*.php scripts.
How severe is CVE-2002-1211?
CVE-2002-1211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1211 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1211?
CVE-2002-1211 primarily affects Jason Orcutt Prometheus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1211?
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-2002-1211 published?
CVE-2002-1211 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)