How severe is CVE-2002-1537?

CVE-2002-1537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1537?

CVE-2002-1537 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1537?

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-2002-1537 published?

CVE-2002-1537 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1537

CVE-2002-1537 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb 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: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Group Phpbb
Published: 2003-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

admin_ug_auth.php in phpBB 2.0.0 allows local users to gain administrator privileges by directly calling admin_ug_auth.php with modifed form fields such as "u".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1537?: admin_ug_auth.php in phpBB 2.0.0 allows local users to gain administrator privileges by directly calling admin_ug_auth.php with modifed form fields such as "u".
How severe is CVE-2002-1537?: CVE-2002-1537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1537?: CVE-2002-1537 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1537?: 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-2002-1537 published?: CVE-2002-1537 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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