How severe is CVE-2002-0495?

CVE-2002-0495 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-0495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0495?

CVE-2002-0495 affects Cgiscript Cssearch Professional. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0495?

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-2002-0495 published?

CVE-2002-0495 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0495

CVE-2002-0495 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cgiscript Cssearch Professional with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Cgiscript Cssearch Professional
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0495?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2002-0495?: CVE-2002-0495 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0495?: CVE-2002-0495 affects Cgiscript Cssearch Professional. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0495?: 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-2002-0495 published?: CVE-2002-0495 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cgiscript:cssearch_professional:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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