CVE-2002-1751: csLiveSupport.cgi in CGIScript.net csLiveSupport allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via th

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1751 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting cslivesupport. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

csLiveSupport.cgi in CGIScript.net csLiveSupport allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the setup parameter, which is processed by the Perl eval function.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
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

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cgiscript.net cslivesupport DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2002-1751?

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

Is CVE-2002-1751 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1751 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-2002-1751 affect?

CVE-2002-1751 affects cslivesupport. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). csLiveSupport.cgi in CGIScript.net csLiveSupport allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the setup parameter, which is processed by the Perl eval function.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1751?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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