How severe is CVE-2002-0789?

CVE-2002-0789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0789 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-2002-0789?

CVE-2002-0789 affects Mnogosearch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0789?

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

When was CVE-2002-0789 published?

CVE-2002-0789 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0789

CVE-2002-0789 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mnogosearch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mnogosearch
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in search.cgi in mnoGoSearch 3.1.19 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long query (q) parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0789?: Buffer overflow in search.cgi in mnoGoSearch 3.1.19 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long query (q) parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-0789?: CVE-2002-0789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0789 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-2002-0789?: CVE-2002-0789 affects Mnogosearch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0789 published?: CVE-2002-0789 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mnogosearch:mnogosearch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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