CVE-2002-1825: Format string vulnerability in PerlRTE_example1.pl in WASD 7.1, 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, and 8.0.0 allows remote a

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1825 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting wasd http server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in PerlRTE_example1.pl in WASD 7.1, 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, and 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or crash the server via format strings in the $name variable.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wasd

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 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wasd wasd http server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.1 · 7.2 · 7.2.1 · 7.2.2 · 7.2.3 · 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wasd-http-server || rpm -q wasd-http-server || wasd-http-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wasd-http-server sudo apt install wasd-http-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1> sudo apt-mark hold wasd-http-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list wasd-http-server sudo dnf downgrade wasd-http-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add wasd-http-server

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-2002-1825?

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

Is CVE-2002-1825 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1825 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-2002-1825 affect?

CVE-2002-1825 affects wasd http server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Format string vulnerability in PerlRTE_example1.pl in WASD 7.1, 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, and 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or crash the server via format strings in the $name variable.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1825?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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