CVE-2002-1498

CVE-2002-1498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trevor Lee Swserver 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in SWServer 2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a URL containing .. sequences with "/" or "\" characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1498?
Directory traversal vulnerability in SWServer 2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a URL containing .. sequences with "/" or "\" characters.
How severe is CVE-2002-1498?
CVE-2002-1498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1498 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1498?
CVE-2002-1498 affects Trevor Lee Swserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1498?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1498 published?
CVE-2002-1498 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)