CVE-2002-0924 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 31 Aug 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary Perl code via input injection in the Advanced Settings of the csNews.cgi web application.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0924?

CVE-2002-0924 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CGIScript.net csNews.cgi allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Perl code via terminating quotes and metacharacters in text fields of the "Advanced Settings" capability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0924?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cgiscript.net Csnews.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0924?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0924 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2002-0924 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0924 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v82c-52pg-fhqg.