CVE-2002-0612: FileSeek.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) head or

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2002-0612 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting fileseek. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FileSeek.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) head or (2) foot parameters.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-06-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: craig patchett

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-06-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

craig patchett fileseek MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: FileSeek CGI Script - 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-2002-0612?

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

Is CVE-2002-0612 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0612 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-2002-0612 affect?

CVE-2002-0612 affects fileseek. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). FileSeek.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) head or (2) foot parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0612?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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