CVE-2002-0223

Name: CVE-2002-0223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-05-16T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0223 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Infopop UBB.Threads 5.4 and Wired Community Software WWWThreads 5.0 through 5.0.9 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files by using a filename that contains an accepted extension, but ends in a different extension.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Infopop UBB.Threads 5.4 and Wired Community Software WWWThreads 5.0 through 5.0.9 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files by using a filename that contains an accepted extension, but ends in a different extension.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.77%

75.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Infopop	Ultimate Bulletin Board	5.4
Wired Community Software	Wwwthreads	5.0
Wired Community Software	Wwwthreads	5.0.6
Wired Community Software	Wwwthreads	5.0.8
Wired Community Software	Wwwthreads	5.0.9

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/253172Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8022.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3993
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/253172Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8022.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3993

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0223?

How severe is CVE-2002-0223?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0223 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0223?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST