CVE-2002-2236: Format string vulnerability in the awp_log function in apt-www-proxy 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2236 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting apt-www-proxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the awp_log function in apt-www-proxy 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: 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	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: apt-www-proxy

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

apt-www-proxy apt-www-proxy 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 apt-www-proxy || rpm -q apt-www-proxy || apt-www-proxy --version

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

apt-cache madison apt-www-proxy sudo apt install apt-www-proxy=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold apt-www-proxy

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

dnf --showduplicates list apt-www-proxy sudo dnf downgrade apt-www-proxy-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add apt-www-proxy

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-2002-2236?

apt-www-proxy: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2236 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2236 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-2002-2236 affect?

CVE-2002-2236 affects apt-www-proxy. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Format string vulnerability in the awp_log function in apt-www-proxy 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2236?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-2286 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE The parse-get function in utils.c for apt-www-proxy 0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (

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