CVE-2002-0223: Infopop UBB.Threads 5.4 and Wired Community Software WWWThreads 5.0 through 5.0.9 allows remote attackers to u

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0223 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ultimate bulletin board, wwwthreads. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Infopop UBB.Threads 5.4 and Wired Community Software WWWThreads 5.0 through 5.0.9 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files by using a filename that contains an accepted extension, but ends in a different extension.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: infopop · wired community software

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

infopop ultimate bulletin board DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ultimate-bulletin-board || rpm -q ultimate-bulletin-board || ultimate-bulletin-board --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ultimate-bulletin-board sudo apt install ultimate-bulletin-board=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4> sudo apt-mark hold ultimate-bulletin-board

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

dnf --showduplicates list ultimate-bulletin-board sudo dnf downgrade ultimate-bulletin-board-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4> sudo dnf versionlock add ultimate-bulletin-board

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.

wired community software wwwthreads DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0 · 5.0.6 · 5.0.8 · 5.0.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wwwthreads sudo apt install wwwthreads=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold wwwthreads

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

dnf --showduplicates list wwwthreads sudo dnf downgrade wwwthreads-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wwwthreads

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-2002-0223?

ultimate bulletin board: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; wwwthreads: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0223 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0223 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-2002-0223 affect?

CVE-2002-0223 affects ultimate bulletin board, wwwthreads. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Infopop UBB.Threads 5.4 and Wired Community Software WWWThreads 5.0 through 5.0.9 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files by using a filename that contains an accepted extension, but ends in a different extension.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0223?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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