CVE-2002-0837: wordtrans 1.1pre8 and earlier in the wordtrans-web package allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary co

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0837 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wordtrans-web. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

wordtrans 1.1pre8 and earlier in the wordtrans-web package allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code or (2) conduct cross-site scripting attacks via certain parameters (possibly "dict") to the wordtrans.php script.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wordtrans

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wordtrans wordtrans-web DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_beta2.2.4 · 1.1_pre8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_beta2.2.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wordtrans-web || rpm -q wordtrans-web || wordtrans-web --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0_beta2.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wordtrans-web sudo apt install wordtrans-web=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_beta2.2.4> sudo apt-mark hold wordtrans-web

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

dnf --showduplicates list wordtrans-web sudo dnf downgrade wordtrans-web-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_beta2.2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add wordtrans-web

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-2002-0837?

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

Is CVE-2002-0837 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0837 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-2002-0837 affect?

CVE-2002-0837 affects wordtrans-web. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). wordtrans 1.1pre8 and earlier in the wordtrans-web package allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code or (2) conduct cross-site scripting attacks via certain parameters (possibly "dict") to the wordtrans.php script.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0837?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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