How severe is CVE-2002-0061?

CVE-2002-0061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 50% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0061?

CVE-2002-0061 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0061?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0061 published?

CVE-2002-0061 was published on 2002-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0061

CVE-2002-0061 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 50% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 50% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2002-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apache for Win32 before 1.3.24, and 2.0.x before 2.0.34-beta, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (a | pipe character) provided as arguments to batch (.bat) or .cmd scripts, which are sent unfiltered to the shell interpreter, typically cmd.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0061?: Apache for Win32 before 1.3.24, and 2.0.x before 2.0.34-beta, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (a | pipe character) provided as arguments to batch (.bat) or .cmd scripts, which are sent unfiltered to the shell interpreter, typically cmd.exe.
How severe is CVE-2002-0061?: CVE-2002-0061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 50% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0061?: CVE-2002-0061 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0061 published?: CVE-2002-0061 was published on 2002-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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