CVE-2002-0488

Description

Linux Directory Penguin traceroute.pl CGI script 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the host parameter.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.14% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory iss.net Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/263285	vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.linux-directory.com/scripts/traceroute.pl	url repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4332	patch vendor advisory vdb entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8600.php	patch vendor advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0488?: CVE-2002-0488 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0488?: To fix CVE-2002-0488, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0488 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-0488 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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