CVE-2002-1902

CVE-2002-1902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Markus Triska Cgiforum 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

Description

CGIForum 1.0 through 1.05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) by creating a message board post that is a child of an outdated parent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1902?
CGIForum 1.0 through 1.05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) by creating a message board post that is a child of an outdated parent.
How severe is CVE-2002-1902?
CVE-2002-1902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1902 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1902?
CVE-2002-1902 primarily affects Markus Triska Cgiforum. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1902?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1902 published?
CVE-2002-1902 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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