CVE-2002-2231: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ikonboard 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web sc

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2231 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting ikonboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ikonboard 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) a javascript: URL in a photo URL or (2) an X-Forwarded-For: header.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ikonboard

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

ikonboard ikonboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ikonboard sudo apt install ikonboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold ikonboard

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

dnf --showduplicates list ikonboard sudo dnf downgrade ikonboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add ikonboard

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-2002-2231?

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

Is CVE-2002-2231 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2231 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-2002-2231 affect?

CVE-2002-2231 affects ikonboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ikonboard 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) a javascript: URL in a photo URL or (2) an X-Forwarded-For: header.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2231?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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