How severe is CVE-2002-1864?

CVE-2002-1864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1864 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1864?

CVE-2002-1864 primarily affects Sws Sws Simple Web Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1864?

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

When was CVE-2002-1864 published?

CVE-2002-1864 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1864

CVE-2002-1864 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sws Sws Simple Web Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sws Sws Simple Web Server
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Simple Web Server (SWS) 0.0.4 through 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ".." (dot dot) in an HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1864?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Simple Web Server (SWS) 0.0.4 through 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ".." (dot dot) in an HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2002-1864?: CVE-2002-1864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1864 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1864?: CVE-2002-1864 primarily affects Sws Sws Simple Web Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1864?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1864 published?: CVE-2002-1864 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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