CVE-2002-1461: Web Shop Manager 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the sea

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1461 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web shop manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Web Shop Manager 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the search box.

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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webscriptworld

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-06-09 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webscriptworld web shop manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-shop-manager || rpm -q web-shop-manager || web-shop-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-shop-manager sudo apt install web-shop-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold web-shop-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-shop-manager sudo dnf downgrade web-shop-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add web-shop-manager

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.

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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-2002-1461?

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

Is CVE-2002-1461 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1461 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-2002-1461 affect?

CVE-2002-1461 affects web shop manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Web Shop Manager 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the search box.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1461?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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