How severe is CVE-2002-1989?

CVE-2002-1989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1989?

CVE-2002-1989 affects Caucho Technology Resin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1989?

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

When was CVE-2002-1989 published?

CVE-2002-1989 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1989

CVE-2002-1989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Caucho Technology Resin 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: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caucho Technology Resin
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Resin 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread and connection consumption) via multiple URL requests containing the DOS 'CON' device name and a registered file extension such as .jsp or .xtp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1989?: Resin 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread and connection consumption) via multiple URL requests containing the DOS 'CON' device name and a registered file extension such as .jsp or .xtp.
How severe is CVE-2002-1989?: CVE-2002-1989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1989?: CVE-2002-1989 affects Caucho Technology Resin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1989?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1989 published?: CVE-2002-1989 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0108.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:caucho_technology:resin:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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