How severe is CVE-2002-1718?

CVE-2002-1718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1718 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-2002-1718?

CVE-2002-1718 affects Microsoft Internet Information Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1718?

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

When was CVE-2002-1718 published?

CVE-2002-1718 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1718

CVE-2002-1718 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Information Services
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.1 may allow remote attackers to view the contents of a Frontpage Server Extension (FPSE) file, as claimed using an HTTP request for colegal.htm that contains .. (dot dot) sequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1718?: Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.1 may allow remote attackers to view the contents of a Frontpage Server Extension (FPSE) file, as claimed using an HTTP request for colegal.htm that contains .. (dot dot) sequences.
How severe is CVE-2002-1718?: CVE-2002-1718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1718 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-2002-1718?: CVE-2002-1718 affects Microsoft Internet Information Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1718?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1718 published?: CVE-2002-1718 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_services:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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