How severe is CVE-2002-1079?

CVE-2002-1079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1079?

CVE-2002-1079 affects Aprelium Technologies Abyss Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1079?

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

When was CVE-2002-1079 published?

CVE-2002-1079 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1079

CVE-2002-1079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aprelium Technologies Abyss Web 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aprelium Technologies Abyss Web Server
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Abyss Web Server 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..\ (dot-dot backslash) sequences in an HTTP GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1079?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Abyss Web Server 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..\ (dot-dot backslash) sequences in an HTTP GET request.
How severe is CVE-2002-1079?: CVE-2002-1079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1079?: CVE-2002-1079 affects Aprelium Technologies Abyss Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1079 published?: CVE-2002-1079 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aprelium_technologies:abyss_web_server:1.0.3_p2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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