CVE-2002-0488

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Linux Directory Penguin traceroute.pl CGI script 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the host parameter.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 90.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 12, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8600.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.linux-directory.com/scripts/traceroute.pl
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/263285
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4332
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8600.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.linux-directory.com/scripts/traceroute.pl
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/263285
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4332

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0488?

CVE-2002-0488 is a none vulnerability published on August 12, 2002. Linux Directory Penguin traceroute.pl CGI script 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the host parameter.

When was CVE-2002-0488 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0488 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 12, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0488 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0488 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 90.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0488?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0488, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0488

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