CVE-2002-0262: Directory traversal vulnerability in netget for Sybex E-Trainer web server allows remote attackers to read arb

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0MITIGATE

CVE-2002-0262 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting e-trainer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in netget for Sybex E-Trainer web server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sybex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-29 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sybex e-trainer MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy e-trainer || rpm -q e-trainer || e-trainer --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2002-0262?

e-trainer: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0262 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0262 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-2002-0262 affect?

CVE-2002-0262 affects e-trainer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in netget for Sybex E-Trainer web server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0262?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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