CVE-2002-1971

Name: CVE-2002-1971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ping utility in networking_utils.php in Sourcecraft Networking_Utils 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shell metacharacters in the Domain name or IP address argument.. EPSS estimates a 4.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ping utility in networking_utils.php in Sourcecraft Networking_Utils 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shell metacharacters in the Domain name or IP address argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.13%

89.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sourcecraft	Networking Utils	1.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1971?

The ping utility in networking_utils.php in Sourcecraft Networking_Utils 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shell metacharacters in the Domain name or IP address argument.

How severe is CVE-2002-1971?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1971?

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Source: NVD / NIST