CVE-2002-2240
CVE-2002-2240 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Myserver 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Myserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in MyServer 0.11 and 0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ".." (dot dot) in an HTTP GET request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-2240?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in MyServer 0.11 and 0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ".." (dot dot) in an HTTP GET request.
- How severe is CVE-2002-2240?
- CVE-2002-2240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2002-2240 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-2240?
- CVE-2002-2240 primarily affects Myserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-2240?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2002-2240 published?
- CVE-2002-2240 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0092.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6359
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10827
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:myserver:myserver:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:myserver:myserver:0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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