How severe is CVE-2002-1449?

CVE-2002-1449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1449?

CVE-2002-1449 affects Frederic Tyndiuk Eupload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1449?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1449 published?

CVE-2002-1449 was published on 2002-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1449

CVE-2002-1449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Frederic Tyndiuk Eupload with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Frederic Tyndiuk Eupload
Published: 2002-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

eUpload 1.0 stores the password.txt password file in plaintext under the web document root, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by reading password.txt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1449?: eUpload 1.0 stores the password.txt password file in plaintext under the web document root, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by reading password.txt.
How severe is CVE-2002-1449?: CVE-2002-1449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1449?: CVE-2002-1449 affects Frederic Tyndiuk Eupload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1449 published?: CVE-2002-1449 was published on 2002-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:frederic_tyndiuk:eupload:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*