How severe is CVE-2002-0484?

CVE-2002-0484 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0484 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0484?

CVE-2002-0484 primarily affects Php. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0484?

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

When was CVE-2002-0484 published?

CVE-2002-0484 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0484

CVE-2002-0484 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php 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: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Php
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

move_uploaded_file in PHP does not does not check for the base directory (open_basedir), which could allow remote attackers to upload files to unintended locations on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0484?: move_uploaded_file in PHP does not does not check for the base directory (open_basedir), which could allow remote attackers to upload files to unintended locations on the system.
How severe is CVE-2002-0484?: CVE-2002-0484 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0484 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0484?: CVE-2002-0484 primarily affects Php. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0484?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0484 published?: CVE-2002-0484 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (36)

cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:3.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.1:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.1:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.3:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.7:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.7:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.0.7:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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