CVE-2002-2033: faqmanager.cgi in FAQManager 2.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying t

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2033 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting faqmanager.cgi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

faqmanager.cgi in FAQManager 2.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the filename in the toc parameter with a trailing null character (%00).

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: faqmanager

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

faqmanager faqmanager.cgi DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.1 · 2.1.1 · 2.1.2 · 2.2 · 2.2.1 · 2.2.2 · 2.2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy faqmanager.cgi || rpm -q faqmanager.cgi || faqmanager.cgi --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison faqmanager.cgi sudo apt install faqmanager.cgi=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold faqmanager.cgi

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

dnf --showduplicates list faqmanager.cgi sudo dnf downgrade faqmanager.cgi-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add faqmanager.cgi

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2002-2033?

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

Is CVE-2002-2033 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2033 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-2002-2033 affect?

CVE-2002-2033 affects faqmanager.cgi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). faqmanager.cgi in FAQManager 2.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the filename in the toc parameter with a trailing null character (%00).

How urgent is CVE-2002-2033?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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