CVE-2002-0445: article.php in PHP FirstPost 0.1 allows allows remote attackers to obtain the full pathname of the server via

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0445 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting php firstpost. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

article.php in PHP FirstPost 0.1 allows allows remote attackers to obtain the full pathname of the server via an invalid post number in the post parameter, which leaks the pathname in an error message.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-07-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php firstpost

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-07-26 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php firstpost php firstpost DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-firstpost || rpm -q php-firstpost || php-firstpost --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-firstpost sudo apt install php-firstpost=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold php-firstpost

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-firstpost sudo dnf downgrade php-firstpost-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add php-firstpost

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-2002-0445?

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

Is CVE-2002-0445 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0445 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-2002-0445 affect?

CVE-2002-0445 affects php firstpost. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). article.php in PHP FirstPost 0.1 allows allows remote attackers to obtain the full pathname of the server via an invalid post number in the post parameter, which leaks the pathname in an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0445?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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