CVE-2002-1627

CVE-2002-1627 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mike Spice Quiz Me 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in quiz.cgi for Mike Spice Quiz Me! before 0.6 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the quiz parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1627?
Directory traversal vulnerability in quiz.cgi for Mike Spice Quiz Me! before 0.6 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the quiz parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-1627?
CVE-2002-1627 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1627 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1627?
CVE-2002-1627 affects Mike Spice Quiz Me. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1627?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1627 published?
CVE-2002-1627 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)