CVE-2002-0958: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in browse.php for PHP(Reactor) 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to execute scr

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0958 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php\(reactor\). Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in browse.php for PHP(Reactor) 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to execute script as other users via the go parameter in the comments section.

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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ekilat llc

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

ekilat llc php\(reactor\) DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpreactor sudo apt install phpreactor=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.7> sudo apt-mark hold phpreactor

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpreactor sudo dnf downgrade phpreactor-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.7> sudo dnf versionlock add phpreactor

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-2002-0958?

php\(reactor\): downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0958 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0958 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-2002-0958 affect?

CVE-2002-0958 affects php\(reactor\). Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in browse.php for PHP(Reactor) 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to execute script as other users via the go parameter in the comments section.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0958?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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