CVE-2002-1528: MsmMask.exe in MondoSearch 4.4 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of scripts via the mask param

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1528 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mondosearch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MsmMask.exe in MondoSearch 4.4 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of scripts via the mask parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mondosoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-04-02 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mondosoft mondosearch DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mondosearch sudo apt install mondosearch=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.4> sudo apt-mark hold mondosearch

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

dnf --showduplicates list mondosearch sudo dnf downgrade mondosearch-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.4> sudo dnf versionlock add mondosearch

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-2002-1528?

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

Is CVE-2002-1528 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1528 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-2002-1528 affect?

CVE-2002-1528 affects mondosearch. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). MsmMask.exe in MondoSearch 4.4 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of scripts via the mask parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1528?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

References

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