How severe is CVE-2002-2084?

CVE-2002-2084 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2084 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2084?

CVE-2002-2084 affects Portix-php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2084?

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

When was CVE-2002-2084 published?

CVE-2002-2084 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2084

CVE-2002-2084 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Portix-php 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Portix-php
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php of Portix 0.4.02 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) l and (2) topic parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2084?: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php of Portix 0.4.02 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) l and (2) topic parameters.
How severe is CVE-2002-2084?: CVE-2002-2084 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2084 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2084?: CVE-2002-2084 affects Portix-php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2084?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2084 published?: CVE-2002-2084 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:portix-php:portix-php:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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