How severe is CVE-2002-1545?

CVE-2002-1545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1545 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1545?

CVE-2002-1545 affects Cooolsoft Personal Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1545?

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

When was CVE-2002-1545 published?

CVE-2002-1545 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1545

CVE-2002-1545 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cooolsoft Personal Ftp Server 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: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cooolsoft Personal Ftp Server
Published: 2003-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CooolSoft Personal FTP Server 2.24 allows remote attackers to obtain the absolute pathname of the FTP root via a PWD command, which includes the full path in the response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1545?: CooolSoft Personal FTP Server 2.24 allows remote attackers to obtain the absolute pathname of the FTP root via a PWD command, which includes the full path in the response.
How severe is CVE-2002-1545?: CVE-2002-1545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1545 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1545?: CVE-2002-1545 affects Cooolsoft Personal Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1545?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1545 published?: CVE-2002-1545 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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