How severe is CVE-2002-1482?

CVE-2002-1482 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1482 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1482?

CVE-2002-1482 primarily affects Phpgb. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1482?

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-2002-1482 published?

CVE-2002-1482 was published on 2003-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1482

CVE-2002-1482 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpgb 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpgb
Published: 2003-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in login.php for phpGB 1.20 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is not enabled, allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges via SQL code in the password entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1482?: SQL injection vulnerability in login.php for phpGB 1.20 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is not enabled, allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges via SQL code in the password entry.
How severe is CVE-2002-1482?: CVE-2002-1482 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1482 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1482?: CVE-2002-1482 primarily affects Phpgb. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1482?: 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-2002-1482 published?: CVE-2002-1482 was published on 2003-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgb:phpgb:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpgb:phpgb:1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpgb:phpgb:1.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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