CVE-2002-0427

CVE-2002-0427 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Christof Pohl Improved Mod Frontpage with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflows in fpexec in mod_frontpage before 1.6.1 may allow attackers to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0427?
Buffer overflows in fpexec in mod_frontpage before 1.6.1 may allow attackers to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-0427?
CVE-2002-0427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0427 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0427?
CVE-2002-0427 primarily affects Christof Pohl Improved Mod Frontpage. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0427?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0427 published?
CVE-2002-0427 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)