CVE-2002-0108: Allaire Forums 2.0.4 and 2.0.5 and Forums! 3.0 and 3.1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof messages as

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0108 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting forums. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Allaire Forums 2.0.4 and 2.0.5 and Forums! 3.0 and 3.1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof messages as other users by modifying the hidden form fields for the name and e-mail address.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: allaire

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-03-25 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

allaire forums DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.4 · 2.0.5 · 3.0 · 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy forums || rpm -q forums || forums --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison forums sudo apt install forums=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold forums

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list forums sudo dnf downgrade forums-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add forums

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0108?

forums: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0108 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0108 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0108 affect?

CVE-2002-0108 affects forums. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Allaire Forums 2.0.4 and 2.0.5 and Forums! 3.0 and 3.1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof messages as other users by modifying the hidden form fields for the name and e-mail address.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0108?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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