CVE-2002-1390

CVE-2002-1390 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Geneweb 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

Description

The daemon for GeneWeb before 4.09 does not properly handle requested paths, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1390?
The daemon for GeneWeb before 4.09 does not properly handle requested paths, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2002-1390?
CVE-2002-1390 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1390 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1390?
CVE-2002-1390 primarily affects Geneweb. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1390?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1390 published?
CVE-2002-1390 was published on 2003-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)