How severe is CVE-2002-1248?

CVE-2002-1248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1248?

CVE-2002-1248 primarily affects Northern Solutions Xeneo Web Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1248?

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

When was CVE-2002-1248 published?

CVE-2002-1248 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1248

CVE-2002-1248 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Northern Solutions Xeneo 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Northern Solutions Xeneo Web Server
Published: 2002-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Northern Solutions Xeneo Web Server 2.1.0.0, 2.0.759.6, and other versions before 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a GET request for a "%" URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1248?: Northern Solutions Xeneo Web Server 2.1.0.0, 2.0.759.6, and other versions before 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a GET request for a "%" URI.
How severe is CVE-2002-1248?: CVE-2002-1248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1248?: CVE-2002-1248 primarily affects Northern Solutions Xeneo Web Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1248 published?: CVE-2002-1248 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:northern_solutions:xeneo_web_server:2.0.759.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:northern_solutions:xeneo_web_server:2.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*