How severe is CVE-2002-2218?

CVE-2002-2218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-2218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2218?

CVE-2002-2218 affects Sips. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2218?

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-2002-2218 published?

CVE-2002-2218 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2218

CVE-2002-2218 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sips 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: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sips
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in the setUserValue function in sipssys/code/site.inc.php in Haakon Nilsen simple, integrated publishing system (SIPS) before 20020209 has unknown impact, possibly gaining privileges or modifying critical configuration, via a CRLF sequence in a key value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2218?: CRLF injection vulnerability in the setUserValue function in sipssys/code/site.inc.php in Haakon Nilsen simple, integrated publishing system (SIPS) before 20020209 has unknown impact, possibly gaining privileges or modifying critical configuration, via a CRLF sequence in a key value.
How severe is CVE-2002-2218?: CVE-2002-2218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-2218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2218?: CVE-2002-2218 affects Sips. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2218?: 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-2002-2218 published?: CVE-2002-2218 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sips:sips:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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