CVE-2002-0495

Name: CVE-2002-0495
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0495 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. csSearch.cgi in csSearch 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the savesetup command and the setup parameter, which overwrites the setup.cgi configuration file that is loaded by csSearch.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 13.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

csSearch.cgi in csSearch 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the savesetup command and the setup parameter, which overwrites the setup.cgi configuration file that is loaded by csSearch.cgi.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.09%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cgiscript	Cssearch Professional	<= 2.3

References

http://www.cgiscript.net/cgi-script/csNews/csNews.cgi?database=cgi.db&command=viewone&id=7Product
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8636.phpBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264169Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4368Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cgiscript.net/cgi-script/csNews/csNews.cgi?database=cgi.db&command=viewone&id=7Product
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8636.phpBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264169Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4368Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0495?

How severe is CVE-2002-0495?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0495 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0495?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-0495?

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Source: NVD / NIST