CVE-2002-0220: phpsmssend.php in PhpSmsSend 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an SMS message cont

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0220 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpsmssend. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

phpsmssend.php in PhpSmsSend 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an SMS message containing shell metacharacters.

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	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpsmssend

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 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpsmssend phpsmssend DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpsmssend sudo apt install phpsmssend=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpsmssend

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpsmssend sudo dnf downgrade phpsmssend-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpsmssend

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-2002-0220?

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

Is CVE-2002-0220 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0220 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-2002-0220 affect?

CVE-2002-0220 affects phpsmssend. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). phpsmssend.php in PhpSmsSend 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an SMS message containing shell metacharacters.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0220?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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