CVE-2002-2319: Static code injection vulnerability in users.php in MySimpleNews allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary P

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2319 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mysimplenews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Static code injection vulnerability in users.php in MySimpleNews allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code and HTML via the (1) LOGIN, (2) DATA, and (3) MESS parameters, which are inserted into news.php3.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mysimplenews

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 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mysimplenews mysimplenews 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 mysimplenews || rpm -q mysimplenews || mysimplenews --version

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

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

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

dnf --showduplicates list mysimplenews sudo dnf downgrade mysimplenews-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mysimplenews

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MySimpleNews 1.0 - PHP Injection

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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-2002-2319?

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

Is CVE-2002-2319 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2319 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-2002-2319 affect?

CVE-2002-2319 affects mysimplenews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Static code injection vulnerability in users.php in MySimpleNews allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code and HTML via the (1) LOGIN, (2) DATA, and (3) MESS parameters, which are inserted into news.php3.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2319?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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