CVE-2002-1148

CVE-2002-1148 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The default servlet (org.apache.catalina.servlets.DefaultServlet) in Tomcat 4.0.4 and 4.1.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to read source code for server files via a direct request to the servlet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1148?
The default servlet (org.apache.catalina.servlets.DefaultServlet) in Tomcat 4.0.4 and 4.1.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to read source code for server files via a direct request to the servlet.
How severe is CVE-2002-1148?
CVE-2002-1148 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1148 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1148?
CVE-2002-1148 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1148?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1148 published?
CVE-2002-1148 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

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