How severe is CVE-2002-0708?

CVE-2002-0708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0708?

CVE-2002-0708 primarily affects Surfcontrol Superscout Web Filter. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0708?

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

When was CVE-2002-0708 published?

CVE-2002-0708 was published on 2002-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0708

CVE-2002-0708 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Surfcontrol Superscout Web Filter 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: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Surfcontrol Superscout Web Filter
Published: 2002-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP request containing ... (triple dot) sequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0708?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP request containing ... (triple dot) sequences.
How severe is CVE-2002-0708?: CVE-2002-0708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0708?: CVE-2002-0708 primarily affects Surfcontrol Superscout Web Filter. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0708?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0708 published?: CVE-2002-0708 was published on 2002-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:surfcontrol:superscout_web_filter:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:surfcontrol:superscout_web_filter:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:surfcontrol:web_filter:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:surfcontrol:web_filter:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Surfcontrol Superscout Web Filter

CVE-2002-0705 — High (CVSS 7.5): The Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter stores the "scwebusers" username and password file in a…
CVE-2002-0709 — High (CVSS 7.5): SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter allow remote attackers to…
CVE-2002-0706 — High (CVSS 7.5): UserManager.js in the Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter uses weak encryption for administrator…
CVE-2002-0707 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): The Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU…
CVE-2001-1465 — Medium (CVSS 4.6): SurfControl SuperScout only filters packets containing both an HTTP GET request and a Host header, which allows local…

All CVEs affecting Surfcontrol Superscout Web Filter →