How severe is CVE-2002-0437?

CVE-2002-0437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-0437 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0437?

CVE-2002-0437 primarily affects Stefan Frings Sms Server Tools. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0437?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0437 published?

CVE-2002-0437 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0437

CVE-2002-0437 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Stefan Frings Sms Server Tools with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Stefan Frings Sms Server Tools
Published: 2002-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Smsd in SMS Server Tools (SMStools) before 1.4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (backquotes) in message text, as described with the term "string format vulnerability" by some sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0437?: Smsd in SMS Server Tools (SMStools) before 1.4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (backquotes) in message text, as described with the term "string format vulnerability" by some sources.
How severe is CVE-2002-0437?: CVE-2002-0437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0437 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0437?: CVE-2002-0437 primarily affects Stefan Frings Sms Server Tools. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0437?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0437 published?: CVE-2002-0437 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:stefan_frings:sms_server_tools:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stefan_frings:sms_server_tools:1.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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