CVE-2002-2420: site_searcher.cgi in Super Site Searcher allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metac

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2002-2420 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting simple site searcher, super site searcher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

site_searcher.cgi in Super Site Searcher allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the page parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.1% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: independent solution

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 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

independent solution simple site searcher MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-site-searcher || rpm -q simple-site-searcher || simple-site-searcher --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

independent solution super site searcher MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy super-site-searcher || rpm -q super-site-searcher || super-site-searcher --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Super Site Searcher - Remote Command Execution

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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-2002-2420?

simple site searcher: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; super site searcher: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2420 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2420 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-2002-2420 affect?

CVE-2002-2420 affects simple site searcher, super site searcher. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). site_searcher.cgi in Super Site Searcher allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the page parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2420?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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