How severe is CVE-2002-0434?

CVE-2002-0434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-0434 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0434?

CVE-2002-0434 affects Marcus S. Xenakis Directory.php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0434?

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-2002-0434 published?

CVE-2002-0434 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0434

CVE-2002-0434 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Marcus S. Xenakis Directory.php 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Marcus S. Xenakis Directory.php
Published: 2002-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Marcus S. Xenakis directory.php script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dir parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0434?: Marcus S. Xenakis directory.php script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dir parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-0434?: CVE-2002-0434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0434 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0434?: CVE-2002-0434 affects Marcus S. Xenakis Directory.php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0434?: 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-2002-0434 published?: CVE-2002-0434 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:marcus_s._xenakis:directory.php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*