How severe is CVE-2002-1951?

CVE-2002-1951 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1951 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1951?

CVE-2002-1951 affects Goahead Software Goahead Webserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1951?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1951 published?

CVE-2002-1951 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1951

CVE-2002-1951 is a high-severity vulnerability in Goahead Software Goahead Webserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Goahead Software Goahead Webserver
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in GoAhead WebServer 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request with a large number of subdirectories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1951?: Buffer overflow in GoAhead WebServer 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request with a large number of subdirectories.
How severe is CVE-2002-1951?: CVE-2002-1951 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1951 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1951?: CVE-2002-1951 affects Goahead Software Goahead Webserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1951?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1951 published?: CVE-2002-1951 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:goahead_software:goahead_webserver:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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