How severe is CVE-2002-1541?

CVE-2002-1541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1541 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1541?

CVE-2002-1541 affects Working Resources Inc. Badblue. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1541?

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-2002-1541 published?

CVE-2002-1541 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1541

CVE-2002-1541 is a high-severity vulnerability in Working Resources Inc. Badblue 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Working Resources Inc. Badblue
Published: 2003-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BadBlue 1.7 allows remote attackers to bypass password protections for directories and files via an HTTP request containing an extra / (slash).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1541?: BadBlue 1.7 allows remote attackers to bypass password protections for directories and files via an HTTP request containing an extra / (slash).
How severe is CVE-2002-1541?: CVE-2002-1541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1541 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1541?: CVE-2002-1541 affects Working Resources Inc. Badblue. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1541?: 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-2002-1541 published?: CVE-2002-1541 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:working_resources_inc.:badblue:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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