How severe is CVE-2002-0240?

CVE-2002-0240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0240 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0240?

CVE-2002-0240 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0240?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0240 published?

CVE-2002-0240 was published on 2002-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0240

CVE-2002-0240 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2002-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0240?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2002-0240?: CVE-2002-0240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0240 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0240?: CVE-2002-0240 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0240?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0240 published?: CVE-2002-0240 was published on 2002-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.0.28:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

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