CVE-2002-0448

CVE-2002-0448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xerver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Xerver Free Web Server 2.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request that contains many "C:/" sequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0448?
Xerver Free Web Server 2.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request that contains many "C:/" sequences.
How severe is CVE-2002-0448?
CVE-2002-0448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0448 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0448?
CVE-2002-0448 affects Xerver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0448?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0448 published?
CVE-2002-0448 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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