CVE-2002-2269

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Webster HTTP Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.

Category

9.4
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10728 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6291 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/301893 mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3262 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2269?
CVE-2002-2269 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2269?
To fix CVE-2002-2269, 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-2002-2269 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-2269 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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