CVE-2002-0230: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in fom.cgi of Faq-O-Matic 2.712 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrar

This month

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0230 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting faq-o-matic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in fom.cgi of Faq-O-Matic 2.712 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on other clients via the cmd parameter, which causes the script to be inserted into an error message.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.7% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: faq-o-matic

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

faq-o-matic faq-o-matic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.712

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.712

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy faq-o-matic || rpm -q faq-o-matic || faq-o-matic --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.712 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison faq-o-matic sudo apt install faq-o-matic=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.712> sudo apt-mark hold faq-o-matic

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

dnf --showduplicates list faq-o-matic sudo dnf downgrade faq-o-matic-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.712> sudo dnf versionlock add faq-o-matic

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Faq-O-Matic 2.6/2.7 - Cross-Site Scripting

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-2002-0230?

faq-o-matic: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0230 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0230 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-2002-0230 affect?

CVE-2002-0230 affects faq-o-matic. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in fom.cgi of Faq-O-Matic 2.712 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on other clients via the cmd parameter, which causes the script to be inserted into an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0230?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-0251 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in fom.cgi in Faq-O-Matic 2.711 allows remote attackers to inject arb
CVE-2002-2011 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the fom CGI program (fom.cgi) in Faq-O-Matic 2.711 and 2.712 allow

References

← Back to latest CVEs