CVE-2002-0661

Name: CVE-2002-0661
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 69.70%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0661 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Apache 2.0 through 2.0.39 on Windows, OS2, and Netware allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and execute commands via .. (dot dot) sequences containing \ (backslash) characters.. EPSS estimates a 69.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Apache 2.0 through 2.0.39 on Windows, OS2, and Netware allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and execute commands via .. (dot dot) sequences containing \ (backslash) characters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

69.70%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Apache	Http Server	2.0	—
Apache	Http Server	2.0.28	—
Apache	Http Server	2.0.32	—
Apache	Http Server	2.0.34	Beta
Apache	Http Server	2.0.35	—
Apache	Http Server	2.0.36	—
Apache	Http Server	2.0.37	—
Apache	Http Server	2.0.38	—
Apache	Http Server	2.0.39	—

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0661?

How severe is CVE-2002-0661?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0661 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 69.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0661?

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Source: NVD / NIST