How severe is CVE-2002-1761?

CVE-2002-1761 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1761 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1761?

CVE-2002-1761 primarily affects Phprojekt. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1761?

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

When was CVE-2002-1761 published?

CVE-2002-1761 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1761

CVE-2002-1761 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phprojekt 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% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phprojekt
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in PHProjekt 2.0 through 3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1761?: Directory traversal vulnerability in PHProjekt 2.0 through 3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences.
How severe is CVE-2002-1761?: CVE-2002-1761 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1761 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1761?: CVE-2002-1761 primarily affects Phprojekt. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1761?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1761 published?: CVE-2002-1761 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2002-04/0362.html

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:phprojekt:phprojekt:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phprojekt:phprojekt:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phprojekt:phprojekt:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phprojekt:phprojekt:2.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phprojekt:phprojekt:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phprojekt:phprojekt:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phprojekt:phprojekt:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phprojekt:phprojekt:2.4a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phprojekt:phprojekt:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phprojekt:phprojekt:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phprojekt:phprojekt:3.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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