How severe is CVE-2002-1868?

CVE-2002-1868 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1868?

CVE-2002-1868 primarily affects Daniel Stenberg Dispair. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1868?

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-2002-1868 published?

CVE-2002-1868 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1868

CVE-2002-1868 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Daniel Stenberg Dispair 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Daniel Stenberg Dispair
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Dispair 0.1 and 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via certain form fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1868?: Dispair 0.1 and 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via certain form fields.
How severe is CVE-2002-1868?: CVE-2002-1868 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1868?: CVE-2002-1868 primarily affects Daniel Stenberg Dispair. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1868?: 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-2002-1868 published?: CVE-2002-1868 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:daniel_stenberg:dispair:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:daniel_stenberg:dispair:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*