Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2002-1627 is an old vulnerability in the quiz.cgi component of Mike Spice Quiz Me! before 0.6. A remote attacker could use directory traversal in a quiz parameter to write arbitrary files. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy CGI software is still exposed. Exposure is likely limited to legacy web servers still running Mike Spice Quiz Me! quiz.cgi before 0.6, especially internet-facing CGI directories. The bundle does not provide CPEs or reliable vendor inventory data. Prioritize as a legacy exposure check. It is not a broad modern-platform emergency, but any internet-facing instance should be removed or remediated quickly because the described impact is arbitrary file write. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove public access to any Quiz Me! quiz.cgi instance.; Upgrade or replace versions before 0.6 if vendor guidance confirms availability.; Restrict CGI execution to required, maintained applications only..
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- quizme-gain-privileges(7970)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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