CVE-2002-0771: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in viewcvs.cgi for ViewCVS 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to inject script a

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0771 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting viewcvs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in viewcvs.cgi for ViewCVS 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to inject script and steal cookies via the (1) cvsroot or (2) sortby parameters.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: viewcvs

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 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

viewcvs viewcvs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8 · 0.9 · 0.9.1 · 0.9.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison viewcvs sudo apt install viewcvs=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo apt-mark hold viewcvs

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

dnf --showduplicates list viewcvs sudo dnf downgrade viewcvs-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo dnf versionlock add viewcvs

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: ViewCVS 0.9.2 - Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2002-0771?

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

Is CVE-2002-0771 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0771 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-2002-0771 affect?

CVE-2002-0771 affects viewcvs. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in viewcvs.cgi for ViewCVS 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to inject script and steal cookies via the (1) cvsroot or (2) sortby parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0771?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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