CVE-2002-0196: GetRelativePath in ACD Incorporated CwpAPI 1.1 only verifies if the server root is somewhere within the path,

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0196 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting cwpapi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GetRelativePath in ACD Incorporated CwpAPI 1.1 only verifies if the server root is somewhere within the path, which could allow remote attackers to read or write files outside of the web root, in other directories whose path includes the web root.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: acd incorporated

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

acd incorporated cwpapi DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cwpapi || rpm -q cwpapi || cwpapi --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cwpapi sudo apt install cwpapi=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold cwpapi

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cwpapi sudo dnf downgrade cwpapi-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add cwpapi

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0196?

cwpapi: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0196 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0196 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0196 affect?

CVE-2002-0196 affects cwpapi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). GetRelativePath in ACD Incorporated CwpAPI 1.1 only verifies if the server root is somewhere within the path, which could allow remote attackers to read or write files outside of the web root, in other directories whose path includes the we

How urgent is CVE-2002-0196?

Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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