CVE-2002-1464: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CafeLog b2 Weblog Tool allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1464 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting b2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CafeLog b2 Weblog Tool allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML or script via the GPC variable.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cafelog

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-04-22 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cafelog b2 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.6pre4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6pre4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy b2 || rpm -q b2 || b2 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6pre4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison b2 sudo apt install b2=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6pre4> sudo apt-mark hold b2

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

dnf --showduplicates list b2 sudo dnf downgrade b2-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6pre4> sudo dnf versionlock add b2

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-2002-1464?

b2: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1464 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1464 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-2002-1464 affect?

CVE-2002-1464 affects b2. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CafeLog b2 Weblog Tool allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML or script via the GPC variable.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1464?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

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