How severe is CVE-2002-1544?

CVE-2002-1544 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1544 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1544?

CVE-2002-1544 affects Cooolsoft Personal Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1544?

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

When was CVE-2002-1544 published?

CVE-2002-1544 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1544

CVE-2002-1544 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cooolsoft Personal Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cooolsoft Personal Ftp Server
Published: 2003-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in CooolSoft Personal FTP Server 2.24 allows remote attackers to read or modify arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the commands (1) LIST (ls), (2) mkdir, (3) put, or (4) get.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1544?: Directory traversal vulnerability in CooolSoft Personal FTP Server 2.24 allows remote attackers to read or modify arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the commands (1) LIST (ls), (2) mkdir, (3) put, or (4) get.
How severe is CVE-2002-1544?: CVE-2002-1544 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1544 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1544?: CVE-2002-1544 affects Cooolsoft Personal Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1544?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1544 published?: CVE-2002-1544 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0142.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cooolsoft:personal_ftp_server:2.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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