CVE-2002-1971: The ping utility in networking_utils.php in Sourcecraft Networking_Utils 1.0 allows remote attackers to read a

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1971 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting networking utils. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ping utility in networking_utils.php in Sourcecraft Networking_Utils 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shell metacharacters in the Domain name or IP address argument.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sourcecraft

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

sourcecraft networking utils DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy networking-utils || rpm -q networking-utils || networking-utils --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison networking-utils sudo apt install networking-utils=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold networking-utils

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

dnf --showduplicates list networking-utils sudo dnf downgrade networking-utils-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add networking-utils

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1971?

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

Is CVE-2002-1971 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1971 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-2002-1971 affect?

CVE-2002-1971 affects networking utils. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The ping utility in networking_utils.php in Sourcecraft Networking_Utils 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shell metacharacters in the Domain name or IP address argument.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1971?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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