CVE-2002-0160

CVE-2002-0160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Access Control Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The administration function in Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) for Windows, 2.6.x and earlier and 3.x through 3.01 (build 40), allows remote attackers to read HTML, Java class, and image files outside the web root via a ..\.. (modified ..) in the URL to port 2002.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0160?
The administration function in Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) for Windows, 2.6.x and earlier and 3.x through 3.01 (build 40), allows remote attackers to read HTML, Java class, and image files outside the web root via a ..\.. (modified ..) in the URL to port 2002.
How severe is CVE-2002-0160?
CVE-2002-0160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0160 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0160?
CVE-2002-0160 primarily affects Cisco Secure Access Control Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0160?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0160 published?
CVE-2002-0160 was published on 2002-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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