CVE-2002-0306

Name: CVE-2002-0306
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-05-31T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0306 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ans.pl in Avenger's News System (ANS) 2.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the p (plugin) parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ans.pl in Avenger's News System (ANS) 2.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the p (plugin) parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.79%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avengers News System	Avengers News System	2.01
Avengers News System	Avengers News System	2.11

References

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0306?

ans.pl in Avenger's News System (ANS) 2.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the p (plugin) parameter.

How severe is CVE-2002-0306?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0306 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0306?

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Source: NVD / NIST