CVE-2002-0495: csSearch.cgi in csSearch 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the savese

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0495?

cssearch professional: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0495 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0495 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-0495 affect?

CVE-2002-0495 affects cssearch professional. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). csSearch.cgi in csSearch 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the savesetup command and the setup parameter, which overwrites the setup.cgi configuration file that is loaded by csSearch.cgi.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-0495?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2002-0495 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting cssearch professional. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

csSearch.cgi in csSearch 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the savesetup command and the setup parameter, which overwrites the setup.cgi configuration file that is loaded by csSearch.cgi.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	13.3% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cgiscript

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-08-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cgiscript cssearch professional UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cssearch-professional || rpm -q cssearch-professional || cssearch-professional --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cssearch-professional

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cssearch-professional

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: CSSearch 2.3 - Remote 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-2002-0495?

cssearch professional: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0495 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0495 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-2002-0495 affect?

CVE-2002-0495 affects cssearch professional. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). csSearch.cgi in csSearch 2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the savesetup command and the setup parameter, which overwrites the setup.cgi configuration file that is loaded by csSearch.cgi.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0495?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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