CVE-2002-2391: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php of WebChat 1.5 included in XOOPS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execu

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2391 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webchat, xoops. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php of WebChat 1.5 included in XOOPS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the roomid parameter.

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	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webchat.org · xoops

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

webchat.org webchat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webchat sudo apt install webchat=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold webchat

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

dnf --showduplicates list webchat sudo dnf downgrade webchat-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add webchat

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.

xoops xoops 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 xoops || rpm -q xoops || xoops --version

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

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

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

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

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-2002-2391?

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

Is CVE-2002-2391 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2391 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-2002-2391 affect?

CVE-2002-2391 affects webchat, xoops. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php of WebChat 1.5 included in XOOPS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the roomid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2391?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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