CVE-2002-1752: csChatRBox.cgi in CGIScript.net csChat-R-Box allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the se

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1752 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cschat-r-box. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cgiscript

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 cschat-r-box 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 cschat-r-box || rpm -q cschat-r-box || cschat-r-box --version

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

apt-cache madison cschat-r-box sudo apt install cschat-r-box=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold cschat-r-box

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

dnf --showduplicates list cschat-r-box sudo dnf downgrade cschat-r-box-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cschat-r-box

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-2002-1752?

cschat-r-box: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1752 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1752 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-2002-1752 affect?

CVE-2002-1752 affects cschat-r-box. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). csChatRBox.cgi in CGIScript.net csChat-R-Box allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the setup parameter, which is processed by the Perl eval function.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1752?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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