CVE-2002-0749: CGIscript.net csMailto.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in t

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2002-0749 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting csmailto. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CGIscript.net csMailto.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the form-attachment field.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: 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	11.0% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cgiscript.net

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 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cgiscript.net csmailto 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 csmailto || rpm -q csmailto || csmailto --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: CGIScript.net - csMailto Hidden Form Field 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-2002-0749?

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

Is CVE-2002-0749 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0749 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-2002-0749 affect?

CVE-2002-0749 affects csmailto. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). CGIscript.net csMailto.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the form-attachment field.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0749?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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