CVE-2002-1880: LokwaBB 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary messages by modifying the pmid parameter to pm.php.

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1880 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting lokwabb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LokwaBB 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary messages by modifying the pmid parameter to pm.php.

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	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lokwa

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

lokwa lokwabb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lokwabb sudo apt install lokwabb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold lokwabb

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

dnf --showduplicates list lokwabb sudo dnf downgrade lokwabb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add lokwabb

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-2002-1880?

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

Is CVE-2002-1880 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1880 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-2002-1880 affect?

CVE-2002-1880 affects lokwabb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). LokwaBB 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary messages by modifying the pmid parameter to pm.php.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1880?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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