CVE-2002-0202: PaintBBS 1.2 installs certain files and directories with insecure permissions, which allows local users to (1)

Routine

LOW 3.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0202 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) affecting paintbbs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PaintBBS 1.2 installs certain files and directories with insecure permissions, which allows local users to (1) obtain the encrypted server password via the world-readable oekakibbs.conf file, or (2) modify the server configuration via the world-writeable /oekaki/ folder.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: paintbbs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paintbbs paintbbs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison paintbbs sudo apt install paintbbs=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold paintbbs

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

dnf --showduplicates list paintbbs sudo dnf downgrade paintbbs-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add paintbbs

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2002-0202?

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

Is CVE-2002-0202 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0202 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-2002-0202 affect?

CVE-2002-0202 affects paintbbs. Severity is low (CVSS 3.6). PaintBBS 1.2 installs certain files and directories with insecure permissions, which allows local users to (1) obtain the encrypted server password via the world-readable oekakibbs.conf file, or (2) modify the server configuration via the w

How urgent is CVE-2002-0202?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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