How severe is CVE-2002-1525?

CVE-2002-1525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1525?

CVE-2002-1525 primarily affects Astaware Searchdisc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1525?

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

When was CVE-2002-1525 published?

CVE-2002-1525 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1525

CVE-2002-1525 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Astaware Searchdisc 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Astaware Searchdisc
Published: 2003-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in ASTAware SearchDisk engine for Sun ONE Starter Kit 2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on port (1) 6015 or (2) 6016, or (3) an absolute pathname to port 6017.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1525?: Directory traversal vulnerability in ASTAware SearchDisk engine for Sun ONE Starter Kit 2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on port (1) 6015 or (2) 6016, or (3) an absolute pathname to port 6017.
How severe is CVE-2002-1525?: CVE-2002-1525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1525?: CVE-2002-1525 primarily affects Astaware Searchdisc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1525?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1525 published?: CVE-2002-1525 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:astaware:searchdisc:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:sunone_starter_kit:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*