How severe is CVE-2002-2255?

CVE-2002-2255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2255?

CVE-2002-2255 affects Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2255?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-2255 published?

CVE-2002-2255 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2255

CVE-2002-2255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpbb
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in phpBB 2.0.3 and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search_username parameter in searchuser mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2255?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in phpBB 2.0.3 and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search_username parameter in searchuser mode.
How severe is CVE-2002-2255?: CVE-2002-2255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2255?: CVE-2002-2255 affects Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2255 published?: CVE-2002-2255 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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