How severe is CVE-2002-1861?

CVE-2002-1861 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1861?

CVE-2002-1861 affects Sybase Easerver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1861?

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

When was CVE-2002-1861 published?

CVE-2002-1861 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1861

CVE-2002-1861 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sybase Easerver 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: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sybase Easerver
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sybase Enterprise Application Server 4.0, 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-2002-1861?: Sybase Enterprise Application Server 4.0, 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-2002-1861?: CVE-2002-1861 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1861?: CVE-2002-1861 affects Sybase Easerver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1861?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1861 published?: CVE-2002-1861 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sybase:easerver:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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