CVE-2002-0959: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Splatt Forum 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0959 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting splatt forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Splatt Forum 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via an [img] tag with a closing quote followed by the script.

Why this priority

High severity
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	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: splatt

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

splatt splatt forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy splatt-forum || rpm -q splatt-forum || splatt-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison splatt-forum sudo apt install splatt-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold splatt-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list splatt-forum sudo dnf downgrade splatt-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add splatt-forum

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: Splatt Forum 3.0 - Image Tag HTML Injection

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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-2002-0959?

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

Is CVE-2002-0959 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0959 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-2002-0959 affect?

CVE-2002-0959 affects splatt forum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Splatt Forum 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via an [img] tag with a closing quote followed by the script.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0959?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2003-0590 HIGH 7.1 MITIGATE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splatt Forum allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML and

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