How severe is CVE-2002-0826?

CVE-2002-0826 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0826 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0826?

CVE-2002-0826 affects Progress Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0826?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0826 published?

CVE-2002-0826 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0826

CVE-2002-0826 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Ws Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Progress Ws Ftp Server
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in WS_FTP FTP Server 3.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long SITE CPWD command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0826?: Buffer overflow in WS_FTP FTP Server 3.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long SITE CPWD command.
How severe is CVE-2002-0826?: CVE-2002-0826 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0826 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0826?: CVE-2002-0826 affects Progress Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0826?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0826 published?: CVE-2002-0826 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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