How severe is CVE-2002-1515?

CVE-2002-1515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1515?

CVE-2002-1515 affects Coolforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1515?

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

When was CVE-2002-1515 published?

CVE-2002-1515 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1515

CVE-2002-1515 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Coolforum 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Coolforum
Published: 2003-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in avatar.php in CoolForum 0.5 beta allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the img parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1515?: Directory traversal vulnerability in avatar.php in CoolForum 0.5 beta allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the img parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-1515?: CVE-2002-1515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1515?: CVE-2002-1515 affects Coolforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1515 published?: CVE-2002-1515 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:coolforum:coolforum:0.5_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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