CVE-2002-0196

CVE-2002-0196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acd Incorporated Cwpapi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

GetRelativePath in ACD Incorporated CwpAPI 1.1 only verifies if the server root is somewhere within the path, which could allow remote attackers to read or write files outside of the web root, in other directories whose path includes the web root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0196?
GetRelativePath in ACD Incorporated CwpAPI 1.1 only verifies if the server root is somewhere within the path, which could allow remote attackers to read or write files outside of the web root, in other directories whose path includes the web root.
How severe is CVE-2002-0196?
CVE-2002-0196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0196 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0196?
CVE-2002-0196 affects Acd Incorporated Cwpapi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0196?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0196 published?
CVE-2002-0196 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)