How severe is CVE-2002-1425?

CVE-2002-1425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1425 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1425?

CVE-2002-1425 affects John G. Myers Mpack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1425?

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

When was CVE-2002-1425 published?

CVE-2002-1425 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1425

CVE-2002-1425 is a medium-severity vulnerability in John G. Myers Mpack with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: John G. Myers Mpack
Published: 2003-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in munpack in mpack 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to create new files in the parent directory via a ../ (dot-dot) sequence in the filename to be extracted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1425?: Directory traversal vulnerability in munpack in mpack 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to create new files in the parent directory via a ../ (dot-dot) sequence in the filename to be extracted.
How severe is CVE-2002-1425?: CVE-2002-1425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1425 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1425?: CVE-2002-1425 affects John G. Myers Mpack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1425?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1425 published?: CVE-2002-1425 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:john_g._myers:mpack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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