CVE-2002-1726: secure_inc.php in PhotoDB 1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a URL with a large Time par

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1726 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting photodb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

secure_inc.php in PhotoDB 1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a URL with a large Time parameter, non-empty rmtusername and rmtpassword parameter, and an accesslevel parameter that is lower than the access level of the requested page.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: brokenbytes

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

brokenbytes photodb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison photodb sudo apt install photodb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold photodb

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

dnf --showduplicates list photodb sudo dnf downgrade photodb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add photodb

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-2002-1726?

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

Is CVE-2002-1726 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1726 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-2002-1726 affect?

CVE-2002-1726 affects photodb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). secure_inc.php in PhotoDB 1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a URL with a large Time parameter, non-empty rmtusername and rmtpassword parameter, and an accesslevel parameter that is lower than the access level of the r

How urgent is CVE-2002-1726?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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