CVE-2002-0240

Description

PHP, when installed with Apache and configured to search for index.php as a default web page, allows remote attackers to obtain the full pathname of the server via the HTTP OPTIONS method, which reveals the pathname in the resulting error message.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.69% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4057	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101311746611160&w=2	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8119.php	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0240?: CVE-2002-0240 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0240?: To fix CVE-2002-0240, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0240 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-0240 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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