CVE-2002-0474: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in ZeroForum allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on web

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0474 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting zeroforum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in ZeroForum allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on web clients by embedding the script within IMG image tag.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zeroforum

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-08-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zeroforum zeroforum 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 zeroforum || rpm -q zeroforum || zeroforum --version

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

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

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

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

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-2002-0474?

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

Is CVE-2002-0474 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0474 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-2002-0474 affect?

CVE-2002-0474 affects zeroforum. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in ZeroForum allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript on web clients by embedding the script within IMG image tag.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0474?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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