CVE-2002-1856

CVE-2002-1856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Application Server 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

HP Application Server 8.0, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to retrieve files in the WEB-INF directory, which contains Java class files and configuration information, via a request to the WEB-INF directory with a trailing dot ("WEB-INF.").

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1856?
HP Application Server 8.0, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to retrieve files in the WEB-INF directory, which contains Java class files and configuration information, via a request to the WEB-INF directory with a trailing dot ("WEB-INF.").
How severe is CVE-2002-1856?
CVE-2002-1856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1856 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1856?
CVE-2002-1856 affects Hp Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1856?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1856 published?
CVE-2002-1856 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)