Is CVE-2002-2032 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2002-2032, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2002-2032 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2002-2032 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2002-2032?

CVE-2002-2032 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2002-2032

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

sql_layer.php in PHP-Nuke 5.4 and earlier does not restrict access to debugging features, which allows remote attackers to gain SQL query information by setting the sql_debug parameter to (1) index.php and (2) modules.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-2032 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2002-2032. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.