CVE-2002-1603
CVE-2002-1603 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Goahead Software Goahead Webserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Goahead Software Goahead Webserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GoAhead Web Server 2.1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of ASP files via a URL terminated with a /, \, %2f (encoded /), %20 (encoded space), or %00 (encoded null) character, which returns the ASP source code unparsed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-1603?
- GoAhead Web Server 2.1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of ASP files via a URL terminated with a /, \, %2f (encoded /), %20 (encoded space), or %00 (encoded null) character, which returns the ASP source code unparsed.
- How severe is CVE-2002-1603?
- CVE-2002-1603 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2002-1603 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-1603?
- CVE-2002-1603 primarily affects Goahead Software Goahead Webserver. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-1603?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2002-1603 published?
- CVE-2002-1603 was published on 2002-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/goahead-adv3.txt
- http://data.goahead.com/Software/Webserver/2.1.8/release.htm#bug-with-urls-like-asp
- http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=57729
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7741
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005820
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124059
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/975041
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/RGII-7MWKZ3
- http://www.osvdb.org/13295
- http://www.procheckup.com/PDFs/ProCheckUp_Vulns_2002.pdf
- http://www.procheckup.com/security_info/vuln_pr0213.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9239
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10885
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:goahead_software:goahead_webserver:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:goahead_software:goahead_webserver:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:goahead_software:goahead_webserver:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:goahead_software:goahead_webserver:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:goahead_software:goahead_webserver:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:goahead_software:goahead_webserver:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:goahead_software:goahead_webserver:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:goahead_software:goahead_webserver:2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:goahead_software:goahead_webserver:2.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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