CVE-2002-2045: x_stat_admin.php in x-stat 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) execute PHP commands such as phpinfo

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2045 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting x-stat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

x_stat_admin.php in x-stat 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) execute PHP commands such as phpinfo or (2) obtain the full path of the web server via an invalid action parameter, which leaks the pathname in an error message.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xqus

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

xqus x-stat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2 · 2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy x-stat || rpm -q x-stat || x-stat --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison x-stat sudo apt install x-stat=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold x-stat

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

dnf --showduplicates list x-stat sudo dnf downgrade x-stat-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add x-stat

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-2002-2045?

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

Is CVE-2002-2045 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2045 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-2002-2045 affect?

CVE-2002-2045 affects x-stat. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). x_stat_admin.php in x-stat 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) execute PHP commands such as phpinfo or (2) obtain the full path of the web server via an invalid action parameter, which leaks the pathname in an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2045?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-2044 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in x_stat_admin.php in x-stat 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers

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