CVE-2002-2183: phpShare.php in phpShare before 0.6 beta 3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP script

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2183 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpshare. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

phpShare.php in phpShare before 0.6 beta 3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP scripts from remote servers.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpshare

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

phpshare phpshare DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.2 · 0.6_beta_1 · 0.6_beta_2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpshare sudo apt install phpshare=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.2> sudo apt-mark hold phpshare

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpshare sudo dnf downgrade phpshare-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add phpshare

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-2002-2183?

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

Is CVE-2002-2183 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2183 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-2002-2183 affect?

CVE-2002-2183 affects phpshare. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). phpShare.php in phpShare before 0.6 beta 3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP scripts from remote servers.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2183?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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