How severe is CVE-2002-2421?

CVE-2002-2421 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-2421 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-2002-2421?

CVE-2002-2421 affects Andrey Cherezov Acweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2421?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-2421 published?

CVE-2002-2421 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2421

CVE-2002-2421 is a high-severity vulnerability in Andrey Cherezov Acweb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Andrey Cherezov Acweb
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

acWEB 1.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request for a MS-DOS device name such as COM2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2421?: acWEB 1.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request for a MS-DOS device name such as COM2.
How severe is CVE-2002-2421?: CVE-2002-2421 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-2421 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-2002-2421?: CVE-2002-2421 affects Andrey Cherezov Acweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2421?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-2421 published?: CVE-2002-2421 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:andrey_cherezov:acweb:1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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