How severe is CVE-2002-1874?

CVE-2002-1874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1874 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-2002-1874?

CVE-2002-1874 primarily affects Astrocam. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1874?

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-2002-1874 published?

CVE-2002-1874 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1874

CVE-2002-1874 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Astrocam 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Astrocam
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

astrocam.cgi in AstroCam 0.9-1-1 through 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an HTTP request. NOTE: earlier disclosures stated that the affected versions were 1.7.1 through 2.1.2, but the vendor explicitly stated that these were incorrect.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1874?: astrocam.cgi in AstroCam 0.9-1-1 through 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an HTTP request. NOTE: earlier disclosures stated that the affected versions were 1.7.1 through 2.1.2, but the vendor explicitly stated that these were incorrect.
How severe is CVE-2002-1874?: CVE-2002-1874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1874 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-2002-1874?: CVE-2002-1874 primarily affects Astrocam. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1874?: 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-2002-1874 published?: CVE-2002-1874 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:astrocam:astrocam:0.9-1-1:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:astrocam:astrocam:0.9-5-1:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:astrocam:astrocam:0.9-7-3:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:astrocam:astrocam:1.0.1:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:astrocam:astrocam:1.4:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

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