CVE-2002-1070: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in PHPWiki Postnuke wiki module allows remote attackers to execute script a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1070 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php-wiki. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in PHPWiki Postnuke wiki module allows remote attackers to execute script as other PHPWiki users via the pagename 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	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php-wiki

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-wiki php-wiki DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2 · 1.2.1 · 1.2.2 · 1.3.1 · 1.3.2 · 1.3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-wiki sudo apt install php-wiki=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold php-wiki

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-wiki sudo dnf downgrade php-wiki-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add php-wiki

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-Wiki 1.2/1.3 - Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2002-1070?

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

Is CVE-2002-1070 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1070 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-2002-1070 affect?

CVE-2002-1070 affects php-wiki. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in PHPWiki Postnuke wiki module allows remote attackers to execute script as other PHPWiki users via the pagename parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1070?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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