How severe is CVE-2002-1209?

CVE-2002-1209 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1209 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1209?

CVE-2002-1209 affects Solarwinds Tftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1209?

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

When was CVE-2002-1209 published?

CVE-2002-1209 was published on 2002-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1209

CVE-2002-1209 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Tftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Solarwinds Tftp Server
Published: 2002-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in SolarWinds TFTP Server 5.0.55, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\" (dot-dot backslash) sequences in a GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1209?: Directory traversal vulnerability in SolarWinds TFTP Server 5.0.55, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\" (dot-dot backslash) sequences in a GET request.
How severe is CVE-2002-1209?: CVE-2002-1209 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1209 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1209?: CVE-2002-1209 affects Solarwinds Tftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1209?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1209 published?: CVE-2002-1209 was published on 2002-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:tftp_server:5.0.55_standard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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