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

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

Affected products (9)

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