How severe is CVE-2002-2131?

CVE-2002-2131 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2131 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2131?

CVE-2002-2131 primarily affects Perl-httpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2131?

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

When was CVE-2002-2131 published?

CVE-2002-2131 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2131

CVE-2002-2131 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Perl-httpd 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: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Perl-httpd
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Perl-HTTPd before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an unknown argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2131?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Perl-HTTPd before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an unknown argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-2131?: CVE-2002-2131 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2131 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2131?: CVE-2002-2131 primarily affects Perl-httpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2131?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2131 published?: CVE-2002-2131 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:perl-httpd:perl-httpd:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:perl-httpd:perl-httpd:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*