CVE-2002-1841: The document management module in NOLA 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 does not restrict the types of files that are uploaded,

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1841 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting nola. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The document management module in NOLA 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 does not restrict the types of files that are uploaded, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files with extensions such as .php4.

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	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: noguska

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 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

noguska nola DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.1 · 1.1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nola sudo apt install nola=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold nola

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

dnf --showduplicates list nola sudo dnf downgrade nola-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add nola

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-2002-1841?

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

Is CVE-2002-1841 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1841 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-2002-1841 affect?

CVE-2002-1841 affects nola. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The document management module in NOLA 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 does not restrict the types of files that are uploaded, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files with extensions such as .php4.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1841?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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