CVE-2002-1993

Name: CVE-2002-1993
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1993 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. webbbs_post.pl in WebBBS 4 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the followup parameter.. EPSS estimates a 11.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

webbbs_post.pl in WebBBS 4 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the followup parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.88%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.0
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.1
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.2
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.10
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.11
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.12
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.20
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.21
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.22
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.30
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.31
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.32
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	4.33
Affordable Web Space Design	Affordable Web Space Design Webbbs	5.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1993?

webbbs_post.pl in WebBBS 4 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the followup parameter.

How severe is CVE-2002-1993?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1993 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1993?

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