CVE-2002-1536

Name: CVE-2002-1536
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-03-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1536 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Molly IRC bot 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the $host variable for nslookup.pl, (2) the $to, $from, or $message variables in pop.pl, (3) the $words or $text variables in sms.pl, or (4) the $server or $printer variables in hpled.pl.. EPSS estimates a 3.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Molly IRC bot 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the $host variable for nslookup.pl, (2) the $to, $from, or $message variables in pop.pl, (3) the $words or $text variables in sms.pl, or (4) the $server or $printer variables in hpled.pl.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.29%

86.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hans Persson	Molly	0.5

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0028.html
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/296163Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10397.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6007Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0028.html
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/296163Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10397.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6007Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1536?

How severe is CVE-2002-1536?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1536 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1536?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST