How severe is CVE-2002-0462?

CVE-2002-0462 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0462?

CVE-2002-0462 affects Big Sam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0462?

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

When was CVE-2002-0462 published?

CVE-2002-0462 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0462

CVE-2002-0462 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Big Sam 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Big Sam
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

bigsam_guestbook.php for Big Sam (Built-In Guestbook Stand-Alone Module) 1.1.08 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) or obtain the absolute path of the web server via a displayBegin parameter with a very large number, which leaks the web path in an error message when PHP safe_mode is enabled, or consumes resources when safe_mode is not enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0462?: bigsam_guestbook.php for Big Sam (Built-In Guestbook Stand-Alone Module) 1.1.08 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) or obtain the absolute path of the web server via a displayBegin parameter with a very large number, which leaks the web path in an error message when PHP safe_mode is enabled, or consumes resources when safe_mode is not enabled.
How severe is CVE-2002-0462?: CVE-2002-0462 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0462?: CVE-2002-0462 affects Big Sam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0462?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0462 published?: CVE-2002-0462 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:big_sam:big_sam:1.1.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*