CVE-2002-2320: MySimpleNews 1.0 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary email messages via a direct request to vider.php3

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2320 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting mysimplenews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MySimpleNews 1.0 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary email messages via a direct request to vider.php3.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
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.

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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-2002-2320?

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

Is CVE-2002-2320 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2320 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-2002-2320 affect?

CVE-2002-2320 affects mysimplenews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). MySimpleNews 1.0 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary email messages via a direct request to vider.php3.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2320?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2002-2319 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Static code injection vulnerability in users.php in MySimpleNews allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary P
CVE-2002-2143 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE The admin.html file in MySimple News 1.0 stores its administrative password in plaintext, which allows remote

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