CVE-2002-0953: globals.php in PHP Address before 0.2f, with the PHP allow_url_fopen and register_globals variables enabled, a

This month

HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0953 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php address. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

globals.php in PHP Address before 0.2f, with the PHP allow_url_fopen and register_globals variables enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL to the code in the LangCookie parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php address

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

php address php address DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2e

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2e

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2e (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-address sudo apt install php-address=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2e> sudo apt-mark hold php-address

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-address sudo dnf downgrade php-address-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2e> sudo dnf versionlock add php-address

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: PHP-Address 0.2 e - Remote File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2002-0953?

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

Is CVE-2002-0953 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0953 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-2002-0953 affect?

CVE-2002-0953 affects php address. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). globals.php in PHP Address before 0.2f, with the PHP allow_url_fopen and register_globals variables enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL to the code in the LangCookie parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0953?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

References

← Back to latest CVEs