CVE-2002-0948: Scripts For Educators MakeBook 2.2 CGI program allows remote attackers to execute script as other visitors, or

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0948 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting makebook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Scripts For Educators MakeBook 2.2 CGI program allows remote attackers to execute script as other visitors, or execute server-side includes (SSI) as the web server, via the (1) Name or (2) Email parameters, which are not properly filtered.

Why this priority

High severity
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	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.6% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scripts for educators

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

scripts for educators makebook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison makebook sudo apt install makebook=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold makebook

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

dnf --showduplicates list makebook sudo dnf downgrade makebook-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add makebook

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: MakeBook 2.2 - Form Field Input Validation

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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-2002-0948?

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

Is CVE-2002-0948 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0948 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-2002-0948 affect?

CVE-2002-0948 affects makebook. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Scripts For Educators MakeBook 2.2 CGI program allows remote attackers to execute script as other visitors, or execute server-side includes (SSI) as the web server, via the (1) Name or (2) Email parameters, which are not properly filtered.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0948?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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