How severe is CVE-2002-1982?

CVE-2002-1982 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1982?

CVE-2002-1982 affects Icecast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1982?

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

When was CVE-2002-1982 published?

CVE-2002-1982 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1982

CVE-2002-1982 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Icecast 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% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Icecast
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the list_directory function in Icecast 1.3.12 allows remote attackers to determine if a directory exists via a .. (dot dot) in the GET request, which returns different error messages depending on whether the directory exists or not.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1982?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the list_directory function in Icecast 1.3.12 allows remote attackers to determine if a directory exists via a .. (dot dot) in the GET request, which returns different error messages depending on whether the directory exists or not.
How severe is CVE-2002-1982?: CVE-2002-1982 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1982?: CVE-2002-1982 affects Icecast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1982?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1982 published?: CVE-2002-1982 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:icecast:icecast:1.3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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