CVE-2002-1723: Powerboards 2.2b allows remote attackers to view the full path to the backend database by sending a cookie con

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1723 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting powerboards. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Powerboards 2.2b allows remote attackers to view the full path to the backend database by sending a cookie containing a non-existent username to profiles.php, which displays the full path in the error message.

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	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: powerboards

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

powerboards powerboards DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2b

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison powerboards sudo apt install powerboards=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2b> sudo apt-mark hold powerboards

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

dnf --showduplicates list powerboards sudo dnf downgrade powerboards-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2b> sudo dnf versionlock add powerboards

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-2002-1723?

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

Is CVE-2002-1723 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1723 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-2002-1723 affect?

CVE-2002-1723 affects powerboards. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Powerboards 2.2b allows remote attackers to view the full path to the backend database by sending a cookie containing a non-existent username to profiles.php, which displays the full path in the error message.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1723?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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