How severe is CVE-2002-1020?

CVE-2002-1020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1020?

CVE-2002-1020 affects Adobe Adobe Content Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1020?

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

When was CVE-2002-1020 published?

CVE-2002-1020 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1020

CVE-2002-1020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Adobe Content Server 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Adobe Content Server
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The library feature for Adobe Content Server 3.0 allows a remote attacker to check out an eBook even when the maximum number of loans is exceeded by accessing the "Add to bookbag" feature when the server reports that no more copies are available.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1020?: The library feature for Adobe Content Server 3.0 allows a remote attacker to check out an eBook even when the maximum number of loans is exceeded by accessing the "Add to bookbag" feature when the server reports that no more copies are available.
How severe is CVE-2002-1020?: CVE-2002-1020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1020?: CVE-2002-1020 affects Adobe Adobe Content Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1020 published?: CVE-2002-1020 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_content_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*