How severe is CVE-2002-1753?

CVE-2002-1753 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1753?

CVE-2002-1753 affects Cgiscript Csnews Professional. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1753?

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-2002-1753 published?

CVE-2002-1753 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1753

CVE-2002-1753 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cgiscript Csnews Professional with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Cgiscript Csnews Professional
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

csNewsPro.cgi in CGIScript.net csNews Professional (csNewsPro) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the setup parameter, which is processed by the Perl eval function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1753?: csNewsPro.cgi in CGIScript.net csNews Professional (csNewsPro) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the setup parameter, which is processed by the Perl eval function.
How severe is CVE-2002-1753?: CVE-2002-1753 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1753?: CVE-2002-1753 affects Cgiscript Csnews Professional. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1753?: 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-2002-1753 published?: CVE-2002-1753 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cgiscript:csnews_professional:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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