How severe is CVE-2002-1837?

CVE-2002-1837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1837 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1837?

CVE-2002-1837 affects Ids. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1837?

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

When was CVE-2002-1837 published?

CVE-2002-1837 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1837

CVE-2002-1837 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ids 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ids
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The getAlbumToDisplay function in idsShared.pm for Image Display System (IDS) 0.81 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary directories via ".." sequences in the album parameter, which generates different error messages depending on whether the directory exists or not.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1837?: The getAlbumToDisplay function in idsShared.pm for Image Display System (IDS) 0.81 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary directories via ".." sequences in the album parameter, which generates different error messages depending on whether the directory exists or not.
How severe is CVE-2002-1837?: CVE-2002-1837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1837 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1837?: CVE-2002-1837 affects Ids. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1837?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1837 published?: CVE-2002-1837 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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