How severe is CVE-2002-0922?

CVE-2002-0922 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0922 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-2002-0922?

CVE-2002-0922 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-2002-0922?

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

When was CVE-2002-0922 published?

CVE-2002-0922 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0922

CVE-2002-0922 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: 3% (87th 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 database files via a direct URL-encoded request to (1) default%2edb or (2) default%2edb.style, or remote authenticated users to perform administrative actions via (3) a database parameter set to default%2edb.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0922?: CGIScript.net csNews.cgi allows remote attackers to obtain database files via a direct URL-encoded request to (1) default%2edb or (2) default%2edb.style, or remote authenticated users to perform administrative actions via (3) a database parameter set to default%2edb.
How severe is CVE-2002-0922?: CVE-2002-0922 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0922 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-2002-0922?: CVE-2002-0922 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-2002-0922?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0922 published?: CVE-2002-0922 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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