CVE-2001-1502: webcart.cgi in Mountain Network Systems WebCart 8.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1502 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webcart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

webcart.cgi in Mountain Network Systems WebCart 8.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the NEXTPAGE parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.1% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mountain network systems

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mountain network systems webcart DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webcart || rpm -q webcart || webcart --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webcart sudo apt install webcart=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.4> sudo apt-mark hold webcart

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list webcart sudo dnf downgrade webcart-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.4> sudo dnf versionlock add webcart

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Mountain Network Systems WebCart 8.4 - Command Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-1502?

webcart: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1502 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1502 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-1502 affect?

CVE-2001-1502 affects webcart. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). webcart.cgi in Mountain Network Systems WebCart 8.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the NEXTPAGE parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1502?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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