How severe is CVE-2002-0921?

CVE-2002-0921 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0921 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0921?

CVE-2002-0921 primarily affects Cgiscript.net Csnews. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0921?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0921 published?

CVE-2002-0921 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0921

CVE-2002-0921 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cgiscript.net Csnews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cgiscript.net Csnews
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CGIScript.net csNews.cgi allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information, such as the full server pathname and other configuration settings, via the viewnews command with an invalid database, which leaks the information in error messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0921?: CGIScript.net csNews.cgi allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information, such as the full server pathname and other configuration settings, via the viewnews command with an invalid database, which leaks the information in error messages.
How severe is CVE-2002-0921?: CVE-2002-0921 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0921 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0921?: CVE-2002-0921 primarily affects Cgiscript.net Csnews. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0921?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0921 published?: CVE-2002-0921 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cgiscript.net:csnews:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cgiscript.net:csnews:1.0_professional:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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