CVE-2002-1460: L-Forum 2.40 and earlier does not properly verify whether a file was uploaded or if the associated variables w

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1460 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting l-forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

L-Forum 2.40 and earlier does not properly verify whether a file was uploaded or if the associated variables were set by POST (attachment, attachment_name, attachment_size and attachment_type), which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: leszek krupinski

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-06-09 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

leszek krupinski l-forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison l-forum sudo apt install l-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold l-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list l-forum sudo dnf downgrade l-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add l-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.

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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-2002-1460?

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

Is CVE-2002-1460 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1460 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-2002-1460 affect?

CVE-2002-1460 affects l-forum. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). L-Forum 2.40 and earlier does not properly verify whether a file was uploaded or if the associated variables were set by POST (attachment, attachment_name, attachment_size and attachment_type), which allows remote attackers to read arbitrar

How urgent is CVE-2002-1460?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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