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CVE-2002-1238

HighPublished

Peter Sandvik's Simple Web Server 0.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for files via an HTTP request with a sequence of...

Published: Nov 10, 2002
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 8, 2002

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

7.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Peter Sandvik's Simple Web Server 0.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for files via an HTTP request with a sequence of multiple / (slash) characters such as http://www.example.com///file/.

Sources

Simple Web Server 0.5.1 - File DisclosureExploit
Tamer Sahin · windows · Nov 8, 2002

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