CVE-2002-0922: CGIScript.net csNews.cgi allows remote attackers to obtain database files via a direct URL-encoded request to

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0922 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting csnews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CGIScript.net csNews.cgi allows remote attackers to obtain database files via a direct URL-encoded request to (1) default%2edb or (2) default%2edb.style, or remote authenticated users to perform administrative actions via (3) a database parameter set to default%2edb.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
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

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cgiscript.net csnews DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.0_professional

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison csnews sudo apt install csnews=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold csnews

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

dnf --showduplicates list csnews sudo dnf downgrade csnews-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add csnews

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: CGIScript.net csNews 1.0 - Double URL Encoding Unauthorized Administrative Access

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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-2002-0922?

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

Is CVE-2002-0922 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0922 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-2002-0922 affect?

CVE-2002-0922 affects csnews. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). CGIScript.net csNews.cgi allows remote attackers to obtain database files via a direct URL-encoded request to (1) default%2edb or (2) default%2edb.style, or remote authenticated users to perform administrative actions via (3) a database par

How urgent is CVE-2002-0922?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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