HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2002-0495
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2002-0495

CWE-94Published: August 12, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-0495 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2002-0495. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

cgiscript1 product(s)
cssearch professional
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8636.php
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4368
PATCHhttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8636.php
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4368
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264169
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264169

All References (8)

→
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

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2002-0495
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 12, 2002

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2002-0495 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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