CVE-2002-1427: The print_html_to_file function in edit.cgi for Easy Homepage Creator 1.0 does not check user credentials, whi

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1427 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting advanced easy homepage creator, easy homepage creator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The print_html_to_file function in edit.cgi for Easy Homepage Creator 1.0 does not check user credentials, which allows remote attackers to modify home pages of other users.

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	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: easy scripts archive

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-04-11 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easy scripts archive advanced easy homepage creator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-easy-homepage-creator || rpm -q advanced-easy-homepage-creator || advanced-easy-homepage-creator --version

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

apt-cache madison advanced-easy-homepage-creator sudo apt install advanced-easy-homepage-creator=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold advanced-easy-homepage-creator

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

dnf --showduplicates list advanced-easy-homepage-creator sudo dnf downgrade advanced-easy-homepage-creator-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add advanced-easy-homepage-creator

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.

easy scripts archive easy homepage creator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-homepage-creator || rpm -q easy-homepage-creator || easy-homepage-creator --version

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

apt-cache madison easy-homepage-creator sudo apt install easy-homepage-creator=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold easy-homepage-creator

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

dnf --showduplicates list easy-homepage-creator sudo dnf downgrade easy-homepage-creator-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add easy-homepage-creator

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: Ben Chivers Easy Homepage Creator 1.0 - File Modification

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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-2002-1427?

advanced easy homepage creator: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; easy homepage creator: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1427 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1427 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-2002-1427 affect?

CVE-2002-1427 affects advanced easy homepage creator, easy homepage creator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The print_html_to_file function in edit.cgi for Easy Homepage Creator 1.0 does not check user credentials, which allows remote attackers to modify home pages of other users.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1427?

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

References

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