How severe is CVE-2002-1233?

CVE-2002-1233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-1233 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1233?

CVE-2002-1233 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1233?

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

When was CVE-2002-1233 published?

CVE-2002-1233 was published on 2002-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1233

CVE-2002-1233 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2002-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A regression error in the Debian distributions of the apache-ssl package (before 1.3.9 on Debian 2.2, and before 1.3.26 on Debian 3.0), for Apache 1.3.27 and earlier, allows local users to read or modify the Apache password file via a symlink attack on temporary files when the administrator runs (1) htpasswd or (2) htdigest, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified and addressed by CVE-2001-0131.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1233?: A regression error in the Debian distributions of the apache-ssl package (before 1.3.9 on Debian 2.2, and before 1.3.26 on Debian 3.0), for Apache 1.3.27 and earlier, allows local users to read or modify the Apache password file via a symlink attack on temporary files when the administrator runs (1) htpasswd or (2) htdigest, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified and addressed by CVE-2001-0131.
How severe is CVE-2002-1233?: CVE-2002-1233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1233 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1233?: CVE-2002-1233 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1233?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1233 published?: CVE-2002-1233 was published on 2002-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.17:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.18:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.19:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.20:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.22:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.23:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.24:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.25:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.26:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:1.3.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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