CVE-2002-1854

CVE-2002-1854 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rlaj Rlaj Whois with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Rlaj whois CGI script (whois.cgi) 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the domain name field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1854?
Rlaj whois CGI script (whois.cgi) 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the domain name field.
How severe is CVE-2002-1854?
CVE-2002-1854 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1854 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1854?
CVE-2002-1854 affects Rlaj Rlaj Whois. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1854?
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-2002-1854 published?
CVE-2002-1854 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)