How severe is CVE-2002-2389?

CVE-2002-2389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2389 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2389?

CVE-2002-2389 affects Fastlink Software The Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2389?

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

When was CVE-2002-2389 published?

CVE-2002-2389 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2389

CVE-2002-2389 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fastlink Software The Server 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Fastlink Software The Server
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

TheServer 1.74 web server stores server.ini under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain cleartext passwords and gain access to server log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2389?: TheServer 1.74 web server stores server.ini under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain cleartext passwords and gain access to server log files.
How severe is CVE-2002-2389?: CVE-2002-2389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2389 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2389?: CVE-2002-2389 affects Fastlink Software The Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2389?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2389 published?: CVE-2002-2389 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fastlink_software:the_server:1.74:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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