How severe is CVE-2002-2319?

CVE-2002-2319 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-2319 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2319?

CVE-2002-2319 affects Mysimplenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2319?

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-2002-2319 published?

CVE-2002-2319 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2319

CVE-2002-2319 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mysimplenews 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Mysimplenews
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Static code injection vulnerability in users.php in MySimpleNews allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code and HTML via the (1) LOGIN, (2) DATA, and (3) MESS parameters, which are inserted into news.php3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2319?: Static code injection vulnerability in users.php in MySimpleNews allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code and HTML via the (1) LOGIN, (2) DATA, and (3) MESS parameters, which are inserted into news.php3.
How severe is CVE-2002-2319?: CVE-2002-2319 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-2319 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2319?: CVE-2002-2319 affects Mysimplenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2319?: 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-2002-2319 published?: CVE-2002-2319 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mysimplenews:mysimplenews:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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