CVE-2002-2383: SQL injection vulnerability in f2html.pl 0.1 through 0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL comm

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2383 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting f2html.pl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in f2html.pl 0.1 through 0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via file names.

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	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: f2html.pl

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

f2html.pl f2html.pl DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy f2html.pl || rpm -q f2html.pl || f2html.pl --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison f2html.pl sudo apt install f2html.pl=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold f2html.pl

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

dnf --showduplicates list f2html.pl sudo dnf downgrade f2html.pl-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add f2html.pl

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-2002-2383?

f2html.pl: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2383 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2383 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-2002-2383 affect?

CVE-2002-2383 affects f2html.pl. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in f2html.pl 0.1 through 0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via file names.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2383?

Priority 42/100. High severity

References

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