CVE-2002-0999: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in CARE 2002 before beta 1.0.02 allow remote attackers to perform unaut

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0999 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting care 2002. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in CARE 2002 before beta 1.0.02 allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized database operations.

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	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: care 2002

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

care 2002 care 2002 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.0.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy care-2002 || rpm -q care-2002 || care-2002 --version

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

apt-cache madison care-2002 sudo apt install care-2002=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold care-2002

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

dnf --showduplicates list care-2002 sudo dnf downgrade care-2002-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add care-2002

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-2002-0999?

care 2002: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0999 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0999 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-2002-0999 affect?

CVE-2002-0999 affects care 2002. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in CARE 2002 before beta 1.0.02 allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized database operations.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0999?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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