CVE-2002-1536: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1536: Molly IRC bot 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the...

Molly IRC bot 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) the $host variable for nslookup.pl, (2) the $to, $from, or $message variables in pop.pl, (3) the $words or $text variables in sms.pl, or (4) the $server or $printer variables in hpled.pl.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2002-1536 is an old remote command execution issue in Molly IRC bot 0.5. If an organization still runs this legacy bot, a remote attacker may be able to make the host run unintended system commands through vulnerable script inputs. Evidence is sparse and dated. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running Molly IRC bot 0.5, especially with the named scripts enabled. Most modern environments are unlikely to use this software, but legacy IRC automation hosts should be checked. Prioritize based on inventory. If Molly 0.5 is present, treat it as urgent because the described impact is arbitrary command execution. If absent, record the check as legacy risk closure. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove any Molly IRC bot 0.5 deployments.; Disable nslookup.pl, pop.pl, sms.pl, and hpled.pl if removal is not immediate.; Restrict network access to any legacy IRC bot while decommissioning..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 18, 2003, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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