CVE-2002-1195: Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in the PHP interface for ht://Check 1.1 allows remote web servers to

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1195 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting ht check. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in the PHP interface for ht://Check 1.1 allows remote web servers to insert arbitrary HTML, including script, via a web page.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gabriele bartolini

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-28 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gabriele bartolini ht check DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ht-check || rpm -q ht-check || ht-check --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ht-check sudo apt install ht-check=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold ht-check

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

dnf --showduplicates list ht-check sudo dnf downgrade ht-check-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add ht-check

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-2002-1195?

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

Is CVE-2002-1195 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1195 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-2002-1195 affect?

CVE-2002-1195 affects ht check. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in the PHP interface for ht://Check 1.1 allows remote web servers to insert arbitrary HTML, including script, via a web page.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1195?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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